Behavioral Observation and Screening
for DCF Exam
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: - Answer-
Observation
An instrument intended to identify and monitor normal development or possible developmental delay is
called: - Answer-Screening
True or False: Screening programs are not diagnostic and are not based on whether a child has passed a
certain curriculum - Answer-True
True or False: The caregiver uses the child's age to interpret the child's behavior - Answer-True
True or False: When we observe a child struggling with a developmental task, we get concerned about
his/her progress - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-True
True or False: Proper screening leads to sound assessment so that early detection of potential
developmental problems will determine the correct referral an intervention - Answer-True
Screening provides a common reference point and basis for interaction for: - Answer-parents, child care
workers, child development specialists
The key benefits of developmental screenings are: - Answer-Early detection, activities that strengthen
the child's skills, quality information is available to parents regarding in-the-home activities that support
normal development, common reference points and basis for interaction for all stakeholders
True or False: If a child misses an early window of opportunity, some later development is more difficult
or even sometimes permanently compromised - Answer-True
Who is in the best position to detect early problems and provide accurate, timely information about the
child's development? - Answer-Child care workers
True or False: Development occurs rapidly and typically progresses in spurts - Answer-True
True or False: There are general stages and sequences of development, but there is also an enormous
variation between children - Answer-True
Changes in body shape and proportion, includes changes in weight, height, visual perception, hearing,
etc. - Answer-Physical health
for DCF Exam
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: - Answer-
Observation
An instrument intended to identify and monitor normal development or possible developmental delay is
called: - Answer-Screening
True or False: Screening programs are not diagnostic and are not based on whether a child has passed a
certain curriculum - Answer-True
True or False: The caregiver uses the child's age to interpret the child's behavior - Answer-True
True or False: When we observe a child struggling with a developmental task, we get concerned about
his/her progress - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-True
True or False: Proper screening leads to sound assessment so that early detection of potential
developmental problems will determine the correct referral an intervention - Answer-True
Screening provides a common reference point and basis for interaction for: - Answer-parents, child care
workers, child development specialists
The key benefits of developmental screenings are: - Answer-Early detection, activities that strengthen
the child's skills, quality information is available to parents regarding in-the-home activities that support
normal development, common reference points and basis for interaction for all stakeholders
True or False: If a child misses an early window of opportunity, some later development is more difficult
or even sometimes permanently compromised - Answer-True
Who is in the best position to detect early problems and provide accurate, timely information about the
child's development? - Answer-Child care workers
True or False: Development occurs rapidly and typically progresses in spurts - Answer-True
True or False: There are general stages and sequences of development, but there is also an enormous
variation between children - Answer-True
Changes in body shape and proportion, includes changes in weight, height, visual perception, hearing,
etc. - Answer-Physical health
