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Observation - accurate answer✅✅an ongoing process in which child care
professionals recognize and document identifiable developmental milestones as
they appear, using tools such as checklists, anecdotal records, and running records
Screening - accurate answer✅✅an ongoing process in which child care
professionals use specialized observation and documentation tools to identify,
document, and monitor typical development or possible developmental delay
Three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children - accurate
answer✅✅1) foster growth and development in every child
2)detect early signs of developmental delay or disability
3)identify signs of child abuse and neglect
1) why are observation and screening important? - accurate answer✅✅1) can
help child care professionals identify the signs of child abuse and neglect
2) why are observation and screening important? - accurate answer✅✅2) support
quality curriculum development by focusing on learning goals and objectives,
lesson plans, and teaching strategies on the development and implementation of
activities that strengthen the child's skills
3) why are observation and screening important? - accurate answer✅✅3) can
help parents support their child's growth and development at home by increasing
the volume and quality of information available to them
, 4) why are observation and screening important? - accurate answer✅✅4) allow
timely referral for intervention; the earlier signs of developmental delay or
disability are identified, the better the outcome for their child (early intervention)
Observation and screening overview - accurate answer✅✅they include written
evidence of a child's growth and development over time
What is observation/ what does it do? - accurate answer✅✅document a child's
growth and development, identify skills or abilities within a developmental
domain, should be performed by a familiar person in the child's natural
environment, results are carefully documented following set guidelines and written
procedures
Fdlrs agency - accurate answer✅✅provides screening florida diagnostic learning
resource system
What is screening/ what does it do? - accurate answer✅✅develop typically or to
identify early signs of delay or disability, measure specific skills and abilities as
indicated by a screening instrument, takes place recurrently using an instrument
that is proven to be valid accurate and reliable
Benefits of screening - accurate answer✅✅-identify specific areas of concern
-determine if assessment or evaluation may be necessary
-basis for referral
-give info to parents to make decisions
-open ongoing communication with parents and others
Assessment - accurate answer✅✅a process whereby an agency or organization
gathers and reviews multiple sources of information about a child's suspected or