DCF SCHOOL AGE APPROPRIATE PRACTICES
CERTIFICATION TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A PLUS
◉ Initiative vs. Guilt.
Answer: Children who are not allowed to pursue their natural
curiosity will be prone to feel guilt for their actions.
◉ Industry vs. Inferiority.
Answer: When children experience success they attain a sense of
adequacy and pride.
◉ Autonomy VS Shame and Doubt.
Answer: When autonomy is allowed a person can become
comfortable with his/her choices.
◉ Down Syndrome is caused by the presence of all or part of an
extra what chromosome?.
Answer: 21st
◉ When can Down syndrome be diagnosed?.
Answer: During pregnancy or after birth
, ◉ Is the effect that Down syndrome will have on a child predictable?.
Answer: No
◉ According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and
Stroke website, "Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of
complex ___________ disorders, characterized by social _______,
communication difficulties, and restricted, __________, and
stereotyped patterns of behavior.".
Answer: Neurodevelopment, impairment, repetitive
◉ There is no cure for autism; children diagnosed with ASD receive
treatment through ____________ and __________..
Answer: Medication and therapy
◉ Developmental alerts.
Answer: Not growing or gaining weight over the course of the year.
Unable to learn alphabet. Unable to find words that rhyme. Can not
hold a pencil or form letters. Has a very limited vocabulary/ does
not speak often. Does not laugh at jokes/seldom appears happy.
Unable to follow directions.
◉ One of the main things you should focus on with school-age
children is ________ and ____________ an exciting and stimulating
learning environment with developmentally appropriate activities
CERTIFICATION TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A PLUS
◉ Initiative vs. Guilt.
Answer: Children who are not allowed to pursue their natural
curiosity will be prone to feel guilt for their actions.
◉ Industry vs. Inferiority.
Answer: When children experience success they attain a sense of
adequacy and pride.
◉ Autonomy VS Shame and Doubt.
Answer: When autonomy is allowed a person can become
comfortable with his/her choices.
◉ Down Syndrome is caused by the presence of all or part of an
extra what chromosome?.
Answer: 21st
◉ When can Down syndrome be diagnosed?.
Answer: During pregnancy or after birth
, ◉ Is the effect that Down syndrome will have on a child predictable?.
Answer: No
◉ According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and
Stroke website, "Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of
complex ___________ disorders, characterized by social _______,
communication difficulties, and restricted, __________, and
stereotyped patterns of behavior.".
Answer: Neurodevelopment, impairment, repetitive
◉ There is no cure for autism; children diagnosed with ASD receive
treatment through ____________ and __________..
Answer: Medication and therapy
◉ Developmental alerts.
Answer: Not growing or gaining weight over the course of the year.
Unable to learn alphabet. Unable to find words that rhyme. Can not
hold a pencil or form letters. Has a very limited vocabulary/ does
not speak often. Does not laugh at jokes/seldom appears happy.
Unable to follow directions.
◉ One of the main things you should focus on with school-age
children is ________ and ____________ an exciting and stimulating
learning environment with developmentally appropriate activities
