CHILD CARE Behavioral
Observation and Screening Questions
and Answers
Fair - ANSWER- Child care professionals conduct their observations
in an informed, objective, accurate, honest, fair, and focused manner.
Documentation methods - ANSWER- -method would you use to
identify a child who may be at risk of delay or disability
-method would you use to relay a suspicion of child abuse or neglect
Anecdotal Record - ANSWER- method you use to write about the
development of a skill or ability after it has occurred
What method would you use to observe a child's skill by using a
product they have created? - ANSWER- Work Sample
What method would you use to note the presence or absence of
demonstrated skills and abilities? - ANSWER- Checklist
What method would you use to write about what is happening while
you are observing? - ANSWER- Running Record
What method would you use to identify behaviors to be addressed or
accommodated? - ANSWER- Frequency Count
What method would you use to document children's abilities to
translate their thoughts into words? - ANSWER- Conversations
What method would you use to document children's attention spans? -
ANSWER- Time Sample
What method would you use to compare a child's development to
other children of the same age? - ANSWER- Standardized Tests
,What method would you use to quantify a child's performance of a
skill or a set of skills? - ANSWER- Rating Scale
What method would you use to observe a child's skill by using a
product they have created? - ANSWER- Work Sample
Internet - ANSWER- Child care professionals use the Internet to find
information about observation methods and tools used to perform
observations.
Child at risk - ANSWER- Child care professionals can provide other
professionals with information that can help a child at risk.
Observation, Screening, and At-Risk Children - ANSWER- -Do not
diagnose children based upon these signs
-Identify and document indicators that they observe
-Report them as required by law
-Observe and screen regularly
Licensed doctors - ANSWER- are the only professionals who can
diagnose the signs of delay and disability.
The Department of Children and Families' child abuse investigators,
working with law enforcement officials, - ANSWER- are the only
professionals who can verify the signs of abuse and neglect and take
appropriate legal action.
Expertly written - ANSWER- Child care professionals use terms
related to their profession and to at-risk children expertly, and when
creating documentation, they construct concisely-written sentences.
According to the CDC, children who are at the highest risk for
developmental disabilities tend to be - ANSWER- male and living in
poverty
,Children who are at risk for abuse or neglect tend to: - ANSWER- -
Have parents who live in poverty, did not finish high school, abuse
alcohol or other drugs, and/or do not have supportive relationships
-Be born prematurely, have a chronic illness or disability, and/or
possess a characteristic identified by a parent as undesirable
-Live in communities that have high rates of poverty and violence
and/or a cultural acceptance of abuse and neglect
Early signs - ANSWER- Knowing who is at risk helps when
observing and screening children, because it allows you to watch for
and identify the earliest signs of developmental delay, disability,
abuse, or neglect.
A developmental delay occurs - ANSWER- in the Language and
Communication
and Social and Emotional Development domains.
Delay - ANSWER- A developmental delay occurs when a child does
not display the skills and abilities typically seen in peers in the same
age range.
Refer families to - ANSWER- Child care professionals in Florida
refer families to the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource
System's Child Find when they feel intervention may benefit the
child.
Common disabilities - ANSWER- It is important for child care
professionals to be familiar with common developmental disabilities
that may affect children in their care.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) - ANSWER- A disorder characterized by
delays in motor development and seizures; it often appears in
conjunction with a behavioral disorder.
Fragile X Syndrome - ANSWER- A syndrome characterized by
intellectual disability and behavior disorders; it is more prevalent and
severe in males.
, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - ANSWER- A syndrome characterized by
deformities in the joints, fingers, and limbs; atypical behavior; and
learning disorders; and cognitive impairment.
Bipolar Disorder - ANSWER- A disorder characterized by extreme
shifts in mood and energy.
Cognitive Disabilities - ANSWER- Disabilities that affect self-help
skills and the way the brain processes information.
Down Syndrome - ANSWER- A genetic disorder characterized by
distinct physical traits and intellectual impairments.
Autism Spectrum Disorders - ANSWER- A group of disorders
characterized by social and communication impairments, and
restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ANSWER- A disorder
characterized by impulsivity and inattention, and in some cases,
hyperactivity.
Cerebral Palsy - ANSWER- A disorder that affects body movement
and muscle coordination.
Abuse falls into three categories: - ANSWER- physical, sexual, and
emotional.
Child abuse is defined by Florida law as - ANSWER- any non-
accidental injury, sexual battery, or injury to the intellectual or
psychological capacity of a child by the parent, adult household
member, or other person responsible for the child's welfare.
Child abuse can be - ANSWER- Child abuse can be physical, sexual,
or emotional; and children may display physical and behavioral
indicators of such maltreatment.
Observation and Screening Questions
and Answers
Fair - ANSWER- Child care professionals conduct their observations
in an informed, objective, accurate, honest, fair, and focused manner.
Documentation methods - ANSWER- -method would you use to
identify a child who may be at risk of delay or disability
-method would you use to relay a suspicion of child abuse or neglect
Anecdotal Record - ANSWER- method you use to write about the
development of a skill or ability after it has occurred
What method would you use to observe a child's skill by using a
product they have created? - ANSWER- Work Sample
What method would you use to note the presence or absence of
demonstrated skills and abilities? - ANSWER- Checklist
What method would you use to write about what is happening while
you are observing? - ANSWER- Running Record
What method would you use to identify behaviors to be addressed or
accommodated? - ANSWER- Frequency Count
What method would you use to document children's abilities to
translate their thoughts into words? - ANSWER- Conversations
What method would you use to document children's attention spans? -
ANSWER- Time Sample
What method would you use to compare a child's development to
other children of the same age? - ANSWER- Standardized Tests
,What method would you use to quantify a child's performance of a
skill or a set of skills? - ANSWER- Rating Scale
What method would you use to observe a child's skill by using a
product they have created? - ANSWER- Work Sample
Internet - ANSWER- Child care professionals use the Internet to find
information about observation methods and tools used to perform
observations.
Child at risk - ANSWER- Child care professionals can provide other
professionals with information that can help a child at risk.
Observation, Screening, and At-Risk Children - ANSWER- -Do not
diagnose children based upon these signs
-Identify and document indicators that they observe
-Report them as required by law
-Observe and screen regularly
Licensed doctors - ANSWER- are the only professionals who can
diagnose the signs of delay and disability.
The Department of Children and Families' child abuse investigators,
working with law enforcement officials, - ANSWER- are the only
professionals who can verify the signs of abuse and neglect and take
appropriate legal action.
Expertly written - ANSWER- Child care professionals use terms
related to their profession and to at-risk children expertly, and when
creating documentation, they construct concisely-written sentences.
According to the CDC, children who are at the highest risk for
developmental disabilities tend to be - ANSWER- male and living in
poverty
,Children who are at risk for abuse or neglect tend to: - ANSWER- -
Have parents who live in poverty, did not finish high school, abuse
alcohol or other drugs, and/or do not have supportive relationships
-Be born prematurely, have a chronic illness or disability, and/or
possess a characteristic identified by a parent as undesirable
-Live in communities that have high rates of poverty and violence
and/or a cultural acceptance of abuse and neglect
Early signs - ANSWER- Knowing who is at risk helps when
observing and screening children, because it allows you to watch for
and identify the earliest signs of developmental delay, disability,
abuse, or neglect.
A developmental delay occurs - ANSWER- in the Language and
Communication
and Social and Emotional Development domains.
Delay - ANSWER- A developmental delay occurs when a child does
not display the skills and abilities typically seen in peers in the same
age range.
Refer families to - ANSWER- Child care professionals in Florida
refer families to the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource
System's Child Find when they feel intervention may benefit the
child.
Common disabilities - ANSWER- It is important for child care
professionals to be familiar with common developmental disabilities
that may affect children in their care.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) - ANSWER- A disorder characterized by
delays in motor development and seizures; it often appears in
conjunction with a behavioral disorder.
Fragile X Syndrome - ANSWER- A syndrome characterized by
intellectual disability and behavior disorders; it is more prevalent and
severe in males.
, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - ANSWER- A syndrome characterized by
deformities in the joints, fingers, and limbs; atypical behavior; and
learning disorders; and cognitive impairment.
Bipolar Disorder - ANSWER- A disorder characterized by extreme
shifts in mood and energy.
Cognitive Disabilities - ANSWER- Disabilities that affect self-help
skills and the way the brain processes information.
Down Syndrome - ANSWER- A genetic disorder characterized by
distinct physical traits and intellectual impairments.
Autism Spectrum Disorders - ANSWER- A group of disorders
characterized by social and communication impairments, and
restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ANSWER- A disorder
characterized by impulsivity and inattention, and in some cases,
hyperactivity.
Cerebral Palsy - ANSWER- A disorder that affects body movement
and muscle coordination.
Abuse falls into three categories: - ANSWER- physical, sexual, and
emotional.
Child abuse is defined by Florida law as - ANSWER- any non-
accidental injury, sexual battery, or injury to the intellectual or
psychological capacity of a child by the parent, adult household
member, or other person responsible for the child's welfare.
Child abuse can be - ANSWER- Child abuse can be physical, sexual,
or emotional; and children may display physical and behavioral
indicators of such maltreatment.
