DCF Child Care 40 Hour Certification- Behavioral Observation and Screening (Florida) 2016

3 main reasons child care programs observe and screen children are to: - answer--foster growth and development - detect early signs of delay -identify signs of child abuse or neglect ADHD - answer-a disorder characterized by impulsivity, inattention, and/or hyperactivity anecdotal record - answer-write about the development of a skill or ability after it has occured Assessment - answer-an agency or organization gathers and reviews multiple sources of info about a child's suspected or confirmed developmental delay or disability and uses data to improve a child's outcomes at risk - answer-describe a condition or situation of vulnerability or of being in danger at-risk - answer-before a person or thing that is vulnerable or in danger Atypical - answer-same as not typical or not expected Autism - answer-a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior Autism Spectrum - answer-a group of disorders characterized by social and communication impairments and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior Benefits of Screening - answer--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 Best Practice - answer-specific action taken by experts in the field to achieve a desired result Bipolar Disorder - answer-a disorder characterized by extreme mood swings and shifts in energy Cerebral Palsy - answer-a disorder that affects body movement and muscle coordination checklist - answer-a list of skills and abilities to be observed. Child care professionals do not - answer-diagnose Child care professionals should: - answer-select the right screening tools, ask the right questions, follow guidelines and best practices, involve families Cognitive Disabilities - answer-disabilities that affects self-help skills and the way the brain processes info Confidentiality - answer-keeping personal info private conversations - answer-word for word accounts of what children said while being interviewed by a provider can be phonetically, non verbal communication and body language also included document children's ability to translate words into thoughts Correlated - answer-related Developmental disability - answer-chronic condition that is diagnosed in childhood and substantially limits major life activities in adulthood, and impacts a child's abilities to perform activities in one or more developmental domain Developmental Domain - answer-Characterize children's skills and abilties -Physical Health and Motor Development -Cognitive Development and General Knowledge -Language and Communication -Social and Emotional -Approaches to learning Developmental milestones - answer-are observable behaviors, traits, skills, or abilities that typically appear at specific age ranges Developmentally Appropriate Practice - answer-research based framework based on meeting children where they are individually, chronologically, and culturally Distinct physical - answer-traits refers to similar facial and body features shared by people with down syndrome documentation - answer-everything in a child's file in regards to observation- refers to records that help identify a child who may be at risk of maltreatment, delay, disability or to relay a suspicion of child abuse Documented evidence - answer-written data collected by the program Down syndrome - answer-a genetic disorder characterized by distinct physical traits and intellectual impairments Early intervention - answer-a system of services that helps children who have a developmental disability or delay Evaluation - answer-procedures used by qualifies personnel that determines a child's eligibility for federal, state, and local programs and services Family members involvement in screening - answer-May be active or passive, but always involved Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - answer-a syndrome characterized deformities in the joints, fingers, and limbs; atypical behavior, learning disorders; and cognitive impairment Fragile X Syndrome - answer-a syndrome characterized by intellectual disability and behavior disorders, more prevalent and severe in males frequency count - answer-how often a behavior happens identify how often behaviors to be addressed or accommodated Genetic disorders - answer-conditions that are due to an abnormality in the way a body's cells are structures. if it is genetic it is present at birth, even if not diagnosed at the time Good Faith - answer-moral concept that means to work with sincere intention of doing the right thing, with honesty and integrity and perform with best effort possible Guideline - answer-general course of action taken to achieve a desired result Guidelines for Observation and Screening - answer-Be informed, objective and accurate, honest and fair, focused Individualized Care - answer-attention paid to a child that recognizes and adapts to his or her unique character and physical emotional, and cognitive traits. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - answer-Mandates that children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) Intellectual impairments - answer-means that people with Down Syndrome may have a difficult time understanding and processing info Involving families in the prcoess - answer--permission to screen -enrollment info -results of previous screenings -health records -family dynamics -health issues -written consent Mandatory Reporters - answer-people that must identify themselves and must report suspected abuse or neglect Natural Env