BOSR - BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATION
AND SCREENING CORRECT
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Observation - ANSWER process in which child care professionals RECOGNIZE and
DOCUMENT identifiable DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES as they appear, using tools
(checklists, anecdotal records, and running records) within a developmental domain
Screening - ANSWER process in which child care professionals use specialized
OBSERVATION and DOCUMENTATION to identify and measure specific skills and
abilities, 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
3 Main Reasons Child Care Programs Observe & Screen Children - ANSWER -Foster
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT in every child
-Detect early SIGNS of DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY or DISABILITY
-Identify SIGNS of CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
Early Intervention - ANSWER A SYSTEM of services that HELP children who have a
developmental disability or delay
Atypical - ANSWER means the same as not typical or not expected
Documented Evidence - ANSWER refers to written data collected by the program. Ex,
there may be a file note stating when a child could stand on 1 foot
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.
Natural Environment/Setting - ANSWER refers to places the child would typically be
(home, child care program, schools, church, doctor's)
Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) - ANSWER a research based framework
based on meeting children where they are individually, by age, and culturally
Individualized Care - ANSWER refers to attention paid to a child which recognizes and
adapts to his/her unique character and physical, emotional, and cognitive traits
, During screening process parents are - ANSWER ALWAYS involved, sometimes as
active participants
Assessment - ANSWER A process whereby and agency or organization gathers and
reviews multiple sources of information about a child's suspected or confirmed
developmental delay or disability, and uses that info. to improve a child's outcomes. Can
lead to evaluation
Subjectivity - ANSWER Involves the application of one's point of view when determining
a course of thought or action.
Presumption - ANSWER Is a belief about something or someone formed before
experience shows it is true.
The Halo Effect - ANSWER is a judgement error we make when we allow an overall
impression of a person to influence the way we interpret his/her actions. Must assure
this doesn't happen during Observation/Screening
In good faith - ANSWER A moral concept. Means to work with the sincere intention of
doing the right thing, with honesty and integrity, and to perform the work at hand with
the best effort possible
3 A's of Health - ANSWER Appetite, Appearance, & Activity
H.A.L.T - ANSWER No one is at their best
-Hungry
-Angry/Anxious
-Lonesome
-Tired
Methodically - ANSWER means in an organized, systematic, and deliberate way.
If any signs of child abuse/neglect are observed you MUST report - ANSWER to Abuse
Hotline
Checklist - ANSWER list of skills and abilities to be observed. Goal is to note the
presence or absence of demonstrated skills or abilities (check YES/NO/N/A)
(observation method)
Anecdotal record - ANSWER a narrative account of an event WRITTEN shortly after it
occurred. Tells what a child did, when, how, and what happened. (write about the
development of a skill/ability)
(observation method)
AND SCREENING CORRECT
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Observation - ANSWER process in which child care professionals RECOGNIZE and
DOCUMENT identifiable DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES as they appear, using tools
(checklists, anecdotal records, and running records) within a developmental domain
Screening - ANSWER process in which child care professionals use specialized
OBSERVATION and DOCUMENTATION to identify and measure specific skills and
abilities, 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
3 Main Reasons Child Care Programs Observe & Screen Children - ANSWER -Foster
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT in every child
-Detect early SIGNS of DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY or DISABILITY
-Identify SIGNS of CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
Early Intervention - ANSWER A SYSTEM of services that HELP children who have a
developmental disability or delay
Atypical - ANSWER means the same as not typical or not expected
Documented Evidence - ANSWER refers to written data collected by the program. Ex,
there may be a file note stating when a child could stand on 1 foot
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.
Natural Environment/Setting - ANSWER refers to places the child would typically be
(home, child care program, schools, church, doctor's)
Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) - ANSWER a research based framework
based on meeting children where they are individually, by age, and culturally
Individualized Care - ANSWER refers to attention paid to a child which recognizes and
adapts to his/her unique character and physical, emotional, and cognitive traits
, During screening process parents are - ANSWER ALWAYS involved, sometimes as
active participants
Assessment - ANSWER A process whereby and agency or organization gathers and
reviews multiple sources of information about a child's suspected or confirmed
developmental delay or disability, and uses that info. to improve a child's outcomes. Can
lead to evaluation
Subjectivity - ANSWER Involves the application of one's point of view when determining
a course of thought or action.
Presumption - ANSWER Is a belief about something or someone formed before
experience shows it is true.
The Halo Effect - ANSWER is a judgement error we make when we allow an overall
impression of a person to influence the way we interpret his/her actions. Must assure
this doesn't happen during Observation/Screening
In good faith - ANSWER A moral concept. Means to work with the sincere intention of
doing the right thing, with honesty and integrity, and to perform the work at hand with
the best effort possible
3 A's of Health - ANSWER Appetite, Appearance, & Activity
H.A.L.T - ANSWER No one is at their best
-Hungry
-Angry/Anxious
-Lonesome
-Tired
Methodically - ANSWER means in an organized, systematic, and deliberate way.
If any signs of child abuse/neglect are observed you MUST report - ANSWER to Abuse
Hotline
Checklist - ANSWER list of skills and abilities to be observed. Goal is to note the
presence or absence of demonstrated skills or abilities (check YES/NO/N/A)
(observation method)
Anecdotal record - ANSWER a narrative account of an event WRITTEN shortly after it
occurred. Tells what a child did, when, how, and what happened. (write about the
development of a skill/ability)
(observation method)
