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Child care professionals observe and screen childen so they can facilitate the
growth and development of ___ ___ in their program. Right Ans - every child
What are the three main reasons child care programs observe and screen
children? Right Ans - 1. Foster growth and development
2. Detect early signs of delay or disabilities
3. Identify signs of abuse or neglect.
are observable behaviors, traits, skills or abilities that typically appear at
specific age ranges. Right Ans - Developmental milestones
is an ongoing process in which child care professionals recognize and
document identifiable developmental milestones as they appear using tools
such as checklists. Right Ans - Observation
is an ongoing procss in which child care professionals use specialized
observation and documentation tools to identify, document and monior
typical development or possible development delay. Right Ans - Screening
is a system of services that helps children who have a developmental
disability or delay. Right Ans - Early intervention
means the same thing as not typical or not expected. Right Ans - Atypical
by law people who work with children must identify themselves when they
report suspected child abuse or neglect. Right Ans - Mandatory reporters
Failure to report suspected abuse or neglect by people who work wih children
is a ______________________. Right Ans - Third Degree Felony
refers to written data collected by the program. Right Ans - Documented
evidence
categorize children's skills and abilities. They include Physical Health and
Motor Development, Cognitive Development and General Knowledge,
, Language and Comunication, Social and Emotional and Approaches to
Learning Right Ans - Developmental domains
refers to places the child would typically be, such as home, the child care
program, school, a place of worship, or the homes of family and friends rather
than a director's office, doctor's/therapist office or similar places. Right
Ans - Natural environment
is a research-base framework based on meeting children where they are
individually, chronologically (i.e. by age) and culturally. Right Ans -
Developmentally appropiate practice (DAP)
referes to attention paid to a child that recognizes and adapts to his or her
unique character and physical, emotional and cognitive traits. Right Ans -
Individualized care
During a screening session, trained adults identify and measure specific
________ and ________ as indicated by the screening instrument. Right Ans -
skills and abilities
identify specific areas of concen, determine if further assessment or
evaluation may be necessary, provide a basis for referral, empower parents
with information to make decisions, present a basis for necessary and ongoing
communication with parents and others. Right Ans - Benefits of screening:
is a process whereby an agency or organiztion gathers and reviews multiple
sources of information about a child's suspected or confirmed developmental
delay or disability and uses data to improve a child's outcomes. Right Ans -
Assessment
Child care professionals in Florida refer families to _____________ or Florida
Diagnostic and Learning Resource System's Child Find. Right Ans -
Children's Forum's Central Directory
mandates that children with disabilities receive a free and public education
(FAPE). Part B addresses children and youth (ags 3-22) and Part C addressses
infants and toddlers. Right Ans - Individual with Disabilities Act (IDEA)