DCF Behavioral Observation and
Screening Exam Questions and
Answers9
Once you have identified a child in your care that needs further assessment, the actions you
should take are: - ANSWERS -talk to the parent, decide where you will direct the parent to turn
for further assessment, know who in your local area can answer questions about Early
Intervention Providers
The following information is necessary for you or the parents when contacting an agency for
further assessment of the child: - ANSWERS -Name and age old child, date of assessment, the
name of who administered the screening, results of the screening, the services that you are
interested in using and when the child will be available for professional assessment
True or False: For children whose ages fall between birth and three years of age, services are
provided by the EIPS (Infants and Toddlers Early Intervention Programs - as administered by the
Florida Department of Health) - ANSWERS -True
True or False: For children older than three years of age, the Department of Education handles
the referral system - ANSWERS -True
True or False: Follow-up assessment services are available to all Florida children, when indicated
by observation and screening through the Early Intervention Program operated by the Florida
Department of Health and the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System. The specific
providers differ from region to region, so, you must identify referral sources in your local area -
ANSWERS -True
FDLRS/child find: - ANSWERS -The letters stand for Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources
System, is coordinated with local school districts, locates children who are potentially eligible for
, services under IDEA, provides information,training, and supports districts and families to
promote effective parent participation
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: - ANSWERS -Observation
An instrument intended to identify and monitor normal development or possible
developmental delay is called: - ANSWERS -Screening
True or False: Screening programs are not diagnostic and are not based on whether a child has
passed a certain curriculum - ANSWERS -True
True or False: The caregiver uses the child's age to interpret the child's behavior - ANSWERS -
True
True or False: When we observe a child struggling with a developmental task, we get concerned
about his/her progress - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -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 -
ANSWERS -True
Screening Exam Questions and
Answers9
Once you have identified a child in your care that needs further assessment, the actions you
should take are: - ANSWERS -talk to the parent, decide where you will direct the parent to turn
for further assessment, know who in your local area can answer questions about Early
Intervention Providers
The following information is necessary for you or the parents when contacting an agency for
further assessment of the child: - ANSWERS -Name and age old child, date of assessment, the
name of who administered the screening, results of the screening, the services that you are
interested in using and when the child will be available for professional assessment
True or False: For children whose ages fall between birth and three years of age, services are
provided by the EIPS (Infants and Toddlers Early Intervention Programs - as administered by the
Florida Department of Health) - ANSWERS -True
True or False: For children older than three years of age, the Department of Education handles
the referral system - ANSWERS -True
True or False: Follow-up assessment services are available to all Florida children, when indicated
by observation and screening through the Early Intervention Program operated by the Florida
Department of Health and the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System. The specific
providers differ from region to region, so, you must identify referral sources in your local area -
ANSWERS -True
FDLRS/child find: - ANSWERS -The letters stand for Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources
System, is coordinated with local school districts, locates children who are potentially eligible for
, services under IDEA, provides information,training, and supports districts and families to
promote effective parent participation
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: - ANSWERS -Observation
An instrument intended to identify and monitor normal development or possible
developmental delay is called: - ANSWERS -Screening
True or False: Screening programs are not diagnostic and are not based on whether a child has
passed a certain curriculum - ANSWERS -True
True or False: The caregiver uses the child's age to interpret the child's behavior - ANSWERS -
True
True or False: When we observe a child struggling with a developmental task, we get concerned
about his/her progress - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -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 - ANSWERS -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 -
ANSWERS -True
