Behavioral Observation and Screening for DCF Exam 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) GRADED A

A child care worker recognizes and notes an identifiable performance or behavior and uses instruments such as checklists, anecdotal records, and running records. These instruments are used to measure progress against a standard and to share results with assessment experts. This is called: - CORRECT ANS Observation An instrument intended to identify and monitor normal development or possible developmental delay is called: - CORRECT ANS Screening True or False: Screening programs are not diagnostic and are not based on whether a child has passed a certain curriculum - CORRECT ANS True True or False: The caregiver uses the child's age to interpret the child's behavior - CORRECT ANS True True or False: When we observe a child struggling with a developmental task, we get concerned about his/her progress - CORRECT ANS True True or False: When the child has not yet acquired the skills that are typical for children his/her age, the caregiver should become concerned - CORRECT ANS True 1-2% of infants have no discernible disabling conditions at the time of birth, but by school age, 10% of all children are found to have some degree of developmental disability - CORRECT ANS True True or False: Parents could be unaware of the signs of developmental delay. It is the child care provider who can draw attention to a child who might benefit from professional intervention - CORRECT ANS True True or False: Proper screening leads to sound assessment so that early detection of potential developmental problems will determine the correct referral an intervention - CORRECT ANS True Screening provides a common reference point and basis for interaction for: - CORRECT ANS parents, child care workers, child development specialists The key benefits of developmental screenings are: - CORRECT ANS Early detection, activities that strengthen the child's skills, quality information is available to parents regarding in-the-home activities that support normal development, common reference points and basis for interaction for all stakeholders True or False: If a child misses an early window of opportunity, some later development is more difficult or even sometimes permanently compromised - CORRECT ANS True Who is in the best position to detect early problems and provide accurate, timely information about the child's development? - CORRECT ANS Child care workers True or False: Development occurs rapidly and typically progresses in spurts - CORRECT ANS True True or False: There are general stages and sequences of development, but there is also an enormous variation between children - CORRECT ANS True Changes in body shape and proportion, includes changes in weight, height, visual perception, hearing, etc. - CORRECT ANS Physical health