DCF Study Guide: Behavior
Observation and Screening
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Three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children:
correct answer. - to facilitate growth and development of every child
- detect early sings of developmental delay or disability
- identify signs of child abuse and neglect
Assessment correct answer. process whereby an agency or organization
gathers and reviews multiple sources of information about a child's
suspected or confirmed developmental delays.
Documented Evidence correct answer. written data collected by the program
Developmental Domains correct answer. categorize children's skills and
abilities including physical health, motor developmental, etc.
Evaluation CORRECT ANSWER. process that determines a child's eligibility for
federal, state, and local programs and services.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice CORRECT ANSWER. researched based
framework based on meeting children where they are individually,
chronologically , and culturally.
Natural Enviroment CORRECT ANSWER. refers to places the child would typically
be such as home.
Observation correct answer. an ongoing process in which child care
professionals recognize and document identifiable developmental
milestones
Observation and Screening
questions and answers latest
Three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children:
correct answer. - to facilitate growth and development of every child
- detect early sings of developmental delay or disability
- identify signs of child abuse and neglect
Assessment correct answer. process whereby an agency or organization
gathers and reviews multiple sources of information about a child's
suspected or confirmed developmental delays.
Documented Evidence correct answer. written data collected by the program
Developmental Domains correct answer. categorize children's skills and
abilities including physical health, motor developmental, etc.
Evaluation CORRECT ANSWER. process that determines a child's eligibility for
federal, state, and local programs and services.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice CORRECT ANSWER. researched based
framework based on meeting children where they are individually,
chronologically , and culturally.
Natural Enviroment CORRECT ANSWER. refers to places the child would typically
be such as home.
Observation correct answer. an ongoing process in which child care
professionals recognize and document identifiable developmental
milestones
