DCF BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATION AND SCREENING
(BOSR) NEWEST EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
observation - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: ongoing process in which child care professionals use
specialized observation and documentation tools to identify, document, and monitor
typical development or possible developmental delay.
developmental milestones - ANSWER: observable behaviors, traits, skills, or abilities
that typically appear at specific age ranges.
What's the 3 main reasons child care programs observe and screen children? -
ANSWER: 1. foster growth and development in every child
2. detect early signs of developmental delay/ disability
3. identify signs of child abuse and neglect
apart from the 3 main reasons, observation and screening also used to: - ANSWER: -
support quality curriculum development
-help parents support growth and development at home
-allow timely referral for early intervention services
-provide a common reference point and basis for interactions between parents,
program staff, and other professionals
How does observation and screening foster growth and development in every child?
- ANSWER: by determining the child's developmental- age level and by using
observation/screening results to develop
- inside/outside learning space
-personal care routines
-communication and interaction practices,
-learning activities and program policies and procedures.
documented evidence - ANSWER: written data collected by the program
observation and screening should be performed by a familiar person in the
child's___________- - ANSWER: natural environment
Developmental domains - ANSWER: categorize children's skills and abilities
(Physical Development, Cognitive Development and General Knowledge, Language
and Communication, Social and Emotional, and Approaches to Learning.
, Benefits of observations - ANSWER: facilitate curriculum development
guide DAP
assist in providing individualized care
help share information with parents and others
reveal signs of abuse and neglect
benefits of screening - 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 - ANSWER: process whereby an agency/ organization gathers and
reviews multiple sources of information about a child's suspected or confirmed
developmental disability and uses that information to improve a child's outcome
Benefits of assessment - ANSWER: empower parents to help their child grow and
develop
improve a family's ability to navigate a complex system of services
result in referral for evaluation to eligible children may receive benefits they are
entitled to under the individuals with disabilities education act or IDEA, which is a
federal law
evaluation - ANSWER: a process that determines a child's eligibility for federal, state,
and local programs and services
examples of professional groups that perform observation, screening, assessment,
and evaluation - ANSWER: Florida Diagnostic and Resource System
Children's Forum Central Directory
Child find
Child Care Resources and Referral Network
4 Guidelines for observers and screeners - ANSWER: 1. Be informed
2. Be objective and accurate
3. Be honest and fair
4. Be focused
Be informed best practices - ANSWER: 1. Review information about general
developmental domains and milestones and the child's abilities/ unique needs
2. study the child's file
3. familiarize self with the screening tool before using it.
Be objective and accurate - ANSWER: create documentation that can be used by
others to help the children grow and develop to their full potential.
Be objective and accurate best practice - ANSWER: 1. ensure results do not reflect
personal feelings
(BOSR) NEWEST EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
observation - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: ongoing process in which child care professionals use
specialized observation and documentation tools to identify, document, and monitor
typical development or possible developmental delay.
developmental milestones - ANSWER: observable behaviors, traits, skills, or abilities
that typically appear at specific age ranges.
What's the 3 main reasons child care programs observe and screen children? -
ANSWER: 1. foster growth and development in every child
2. detect early signs of developmental delay/ disability
3. identify signs of child abuse and neglect
apart from the 3 main reasons, observation and screening also used to: - ANSWER: -
support quality curriculum development
-help parents support growth and development at home
-allow timely referral for early intervention services
-provide a common reference point and basis for interactions between parents,
program staff, and other professionals
How does observation and screening foster growth and development in every child?
- ANSWER: by determining the child's developmental- age level and by using
observation/screening results to develop
- inside/outside learning space
-personal care routines
-communication and interaction practices,
-learning activities and program policies and procedures.
documented evidence - ANSWER: written data collected by the program
observation and screening should be performed by a familiar person in the
child's___________- - ANSWER: natural environment
Developmental domains - ANSWER: categorize children's skills and abilities
(Physical Development, Cognitive Development and General Knowledge, Language
and Communication, Social and Emotional, and Approaches to Learning.
, Benefits of observations - ANSWER: facilitate curriculum development
guide DAP
assist in providing individualized care
help share information with parents and others
reveal signs of abuse and neglect
benefits of screening - 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 - ANSWER: process whereby an agency/ organization gathers and
reviews multiple sources of information about a child's suspected or confirmed
developmental disability and uses that information to improve a child's outcome
Benefits of assessment - ANSWER: empower parents to help their child grow and
develop
improve a family's ability to navigate a complex system of services
result in referral for evaluation to eligible children may receive benefits they are
entitled to under the individuals with disabilities education act or IDEA, which is a
federal law
evaluation - ANSWER: a process that determines a child's eligibility for federal, state,
and local programs and services
examples of professional groups that perform observation, screening, assessment,
and evaluation - ANSWER: Florida Diagnostic and Resource System
Children's Forum Central Directory
Child find
Child Care Resources and Referral Network
4 Guidelines for observers and screeners - ANSWER: 1. Be informed
2. Be objective and accurate
3. Be honest and fair
4. Be focused
Be informed best practices - ANSWER: 1. Review information about general
developmental domains and milestones and the child's abilities/ unique needs
2. study the child's file
3. familiarize self with the screening tool before using it.
Be objective and accurate - ANSWER: create documentation that can be used by
others to help the children grow and develop to their full potential.
Be objective and accurate best practice - ANSWER: 1. ensure results do not reflect
personal feelings
