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1. observation 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.
2. screening ongoing process in which child care professionals use
specialized observation and documentation tools to
identify, document, and monitor typical development or
possible developmental delay.
3. developmental milestones observable behaviors, traits, skills, or abilities that typically
appear at specific age ranges.
4. What's the 3 main 1. foster growth and development in every child
reasons child care
2. detect early signs of developmental delay/ disability
programs ob- serve
3. identify signs of child abuse and neglect
and screen children?
-support quality curriculum development
5. apart from the 3
-help parents support growth and development at home
main reasons,
observation and -allow timely referral for early intervention services
screening also used -provide a common reference point and basis for
to: interactions be- tween parents, program statt, and other
professionals
by determining the child's developmental- age level and by
6. How does observation using observation/screening results to develop
and screening foster - inside/outside learning space
growth and -personal care routines
development in every -communication and interaction practices,
child? -learning activities and program policies and procedures.
7. documented evidence written data collected by the program
8. observation and screening should be performed by
, DCF- BOSR Behavioral Observation and Screening Practice
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natural environment
, DCF- BOSR Behavioral Observation and Screening Practice
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a familiar person in
the child's -
9. Developmental domains categorize children's skills and abilities
(Physical Development, Cognitive Development and General
Knowl- edge, Language and Communication, Social and
Emotional, and Approaches to Learning.
10. Benefits of observations facilitate curriculum development
guide DAP
assist in providing individualized care
help share information with parents and others
reveal signs of abuse and neglect
11. benefits of screening -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
12. assessment process whereby an agency/ organization gathers and
reviews mul- tiple sources of information about a child's
suspected or confirmed developmental disability and uses
that information to improve a child's outcome
13. Benefits of assessment 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
14. evaluation a process that determines a child's eligibility for federal, state,
and local programs and services