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DCF Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practice
2025/2026|| Exam With Complete Questions And
Correct Answers| NEWEST UPDATE!!!!
A developmental delay may be present if a four-month-old
infant does not: - ANSWER-Continue to increase in height,
weight and head circumference, smile in response to
smiles of others, follow a moving object with eyes focusing
together, bring hands together over mid-chest
Turn head to locate the source of sounds
Begin to raise their head and upper body when placed on
their stomach
Reach for objects or familiar persons
A developmental delay may be present if an eight-month-
old infant does not: - ANSWER-Continue to increase in
height, weight and head circumference, explore their own
hands and objects placed in their hands, Hold and shake a
rattle, Smile, babble and laugh, Search for hidden objects,
use finger and thumb to pick up objects, Play games such
as peek-a-boo and pat-a-cake.
A developmental delay may be present if a twelve-month-
old infant does not: - ANSWER-Blink when a fast-moving
object approaches the eye, begin to cut teeth, imitate
simple sounds, follow simple verbal requests like come,
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no, and bye-bye, pull to stand, transfer an object from
hand to hand.
A developmental delay may be present if an eighteen-
month-old toddler does not: - ANSWER-Attempt to talk or
repeat words, understand some words, respond to simple
questions with "yes" and "no", Walk alone, show a range
of emotions such as delight, fear, surprise and anger,
Show interest in pictures.
A developmental delay may be present if a thirty-month-
old toddler does not: - ANSWER-Verbalize their needs and
wants, speak in two-to-three-word phrases, follow a series
of two simple commands, enjoy being read to, avoid
bumping into objects, climb up and down stairs holding
caregiver's hand, Throw a ball
A developmental delay may be present if a thirty-six-
month-old toddler does not: - ANSWER-Have intelligent
speech most of the time, understand and follow simple
commands and directions, give their own name, enjoy
playing near other children, use three-to-four-word
sentences, ask questions.
Down Syndrome - ANSWER-Down syndrome is caused
by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome
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and is associated with some impairment of cognitive ability
and physical growth, and a particular set of facial
characteristics. Down syndrome can be diagnosed during
pregnancy, or after birth.
Autism - ANSWER-Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a
range of complex neurodevelopment disorders,
characterized by social impairments, communication
difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped
patterns of behavior. There is no cure for autism; children
diagnosed with ASD receive treatment through medication
and therapy.
Why do children play? - ANSWER-Play provides pleasure
to the player, play focuses more on the player's enjoyment
of the process than the acquisition of some particular
product, play is voluntary and freely chosen by the player,
play involves active engagement by the player.
What kind of skills do children develop through play? -
ANSWER-develop physical, social and emotional skills.
Describe what each stage of play looks like. - ANSWER-
solitary play (playing alone)
DCF Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practice
2025/2026|| Exam With Complete Questions And
Correct Answers| NEWEST UPDATE!!!!
A developmental delay may be present if a four-month-old
infant does not: - ANSWER-Continue to increase in height,
weight and head circumference, smile in response to
smiles of others, follow a moving object with eyes focusing
together, bring hands together over mid-chest
Turn head to locate the source of sounds
Begin to raise their head and upper body when placed on
their stomach
Reach for objects or familiar persons
A developmental delay may be present if an eight-month-
old infant does not: - ANSWER-Continue to increase in
height, weight and head circumference, explore their own
hands and objects placed in their hands, Hold and shake a
rattle, Smile, babble and laugh, Search for hidden objects,
use finger and thumb to pick up objects, Play games such
as peek-a-boo and pat-a-cake.
A developmental delay may be present if a twelve-month-
old infant does not: - ANSWER-Blink when a fast-moving
object approaches the eye, begin to cut teeth, imitate
simple sounds, follow simple verbal requests like come,
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no, and bye-bye, pull to stand, transfer an object from
hand to hand.
A developmental delay may be present if an eighteen-
month-old toddler does not: - ANSWER-Attempt to talk or
repeat words, understand some words, respond to simple
questions with "yes" and "no", Walk alone, show a range
of emotions such as delight, fear, surprise and anger,
Show interest in pictures.
A developmental delay may be present if a thirty-month-
old toddler does not: - ANSWER-Verbalize their needs and
wants, speak in two-to-three-word phrases, follow a series
of two simple commands, enjoy being read to, avoid
bumping into objects, climb up and down stairs holding
caregiver's hand, Throw a ball
A developmental delay may be present if a thirty-six-
month-old toddler does not: - ANSWER-Have intelligent
speech most of the time, understand and follow simple
commands and directions, give their own name, enjoy
playing near other children, use three-to-four-word
sentences, ask questions.
Down Syndrome - ANSWER-Down syndrome is caused
by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome
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and is associated with some impairment of cognitive ability
and physical growth, and a particular set of facial
characteristics. Down syndrome can be diagnosed during
pregnancy, or after birth.
Autism - ANSWER-Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a
range of complex neurodevelopment disorders,
characterized by social impairments, communication
difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped
patterns of behavior. There is no cure for autism; children
diagnosed with ASD receive treatment through medication
and therapy.
Why do children play? - ANSWER-Play provides pleasure
to the player, play focuses more on the player's enjoyment
of the process than the acquisition of some particular
product, play is voluntary and freely chosen by the player,
play involves active engagement by the player.
What kind of skills do children develop through play? -
ANSWER-develop physical, social and emotional skills.
Describe what each stage of play looks like. - ANSWER-
solitary play (playing alone)
