DCF- BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATION AND
SCREENING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Observation and screening can detect early signs of developmental delay or disability
when child care staff members are trained to _________ and ___________ signs of
typical or atypical growth and development. - ANSWER -identify, document
True or False?
Child care personnel should not attempt to diagnose delay or disability. - ANSWER -
TRUE
, but instead document typical and atypical patterns of development and take
appropriate action
True or False?
Every adult in Florida is required by law to report any suspected abuse or neglect and
can do so anonymously. - ANSWER -True
Observation and screening support quality curriculum development by focusing learning
goals and objectives, lesson plans, and teaching strategies on the development and
implementation of activities that __________ the child's skills. - ANSWER -strengthen
Observation and screening can help parents support their child's growth and
development at home by increasing the volume and ________ of information available
to them. - ANSWER -quality
Observation and screening allow _______ referral for intervention. The _______ signs
of developmental delay or disability are identified, the _________ the outcome for the
child. - ANSWER -timely, earlier, better
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be screened for
developmental delays and disabilities during regular well-child doctors visits at
________, _________, and ___________. - ANSWER -9 month, 18 month and 24/30
month doctors check up.
observation and screening provide an opportunity for communication between parents,
staff and professionals because they include ____________ evidence of growth and
development over time - ANSWER -written
observation is an ____________ process used to ____________ growth and
development - ANSWER -on-going, document
, During an observation session, a trained adult monitors a child as he or she
demonstrates identified skills or abilities within a ____________________
____________________ - ANSWER -developmental domain
Screening is an ongoing process conducted by child care providers and others to verify
that a child is developing ____________ or to ___________ early signs of delay or
disability. - ANSWER -typically, identify
During a screening session, trained adults identify and measure specific ________ and
___________, as indicated by a screening instrument. - ANSWER -skills and abilities
Screening takes place recurrently, using an instrument that is proven to be valid,
_______, and ____________. - ANSWER -accurate and reliable
where should the screening of a child take place? - ANSWER -natural environment with
familiar people where the child performs when they are at their best
benefits of screening - ANSWER -- Identify specific areas of concern
- Determine if further assessment or evaluation may be necessary
- Provide a basis for referral
- Empower parents with information to help them make decisions
- Present a basis for necessary and ongoing communication with parents and others
Benefits of assessments - ANSWER -- Empower parents to help their child grow and
develop
- Improve a family's ability to navigate a complex system of services
- Result in a referral for evaluation so eligible children may receive benefits they are
entitled to under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, which is a
federal law
Assessment - ANSWER -"...ongoing procedures used by appropriate qualified
personnel throughout the period of a child's eligibility to identify the following: (A) the
child's unique strengths and needs and the services appropriate to meet those needs,
and (B) the resources, priorities, and concerns of the family and the supports and
services necessary to enhance the family's capacity to meet the developmental needs
of their infant or toddler with a disability."
Evaluation - ANSWER -CMS defines evaluation as "...procedures used by appropriate
qualified personnel to determine a child's initial and continuing eligibility for Early Steps,
consistent with the definition of "infants and toddlers with disabilities" in §303.16,
including determining the status of the child in each of the developmental areas in 34
CFR §303.322 (c)(3)(ii).
Evaluation - ANSWER -a process that determines a child's eligibility for federal, state or
local programs and services
SCREENING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Observation and screening can detect early signs of developmental delay or disability
when child care staff members are trained to _________ and ___________ signs of
typical or atypical growth and development. - ANSWER -identify, document
True or False?
Child care personnel should not attempt to diagnose delay or disability. - ANSWER -
TRUE
, but instead document typical and atypical patterns of development and take
appropriate action
True or False?
Every adult in Florida is required by law to report any suspected abuse or neglect and
can do so anonymously. - ANSWER -True
Observation and screening support quality curriculum development by focusing learning
goals and objectives, lesson plans, and teaching strategies on the development and
implementation of activities that __________ the child's skills. - ANSWER -strengthen
Observation and screening can help parents support their child's growth and
development at home by increasing the volume and ________ of information available
to them. - ANSWER -quality
Observation and screening allow _______ referral for intervention. The _______ signs
of developmental delay or disability are identified, the _________ the outcome for the
child. - ANSWER -timely, earlier, better
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be screened for
developmental delays and disabilities during regular well-child doctors visits at
________, _________, and ___________. - ANSWER -9 month, 18 month and 24/30
month doctors check up.
observation and screening provide an opportunity for communication between parents,
staff and professionals because they include ____________ evidence of growth and
development over time - ANSWER -written
observation is an ____________ process used to ____________ growth and
development - ANSWER -on-going, document
, During an observation session, a trained adult monitors a child as he or she
demonstrates identified skills or abilities within a ____________________
____________________ - ANSWER -developmental domain
Screening is an ongoing process conducted by child care providers and others to verify
that a child is developing ____________ or to ___________ early signs of delay or
disability. - ANSWER -typically, identify
During a screening session, trained adults identify and measure specific ________ and
___________, as indicated by a screening instrument. - ANSWER -skills and abilities
Screening takes place recurrently, using an instrument that is proven to be valid,
_______, and ____________. - ANSWER -accurate and reliable
where should the screening of a child take place? - ANSWER -natural environment with
familiar people where the child performs when they are at their best
benefits of screening - ANSWER -- Identify specific areas of concern
- Determine if further assessment or evaluation may be necessary
- Provide a basis for referral
- Empower parents with information to help them make decisions
- Present a basis for necessary and ongoing communication with parents and others
Benefits of assessments - ANSWER -- Empower parents to help their child grow and
develop
- Improve a family's ability to navigate a complex system of services
- Result in a referral for evaluation so eligible children may receive benefits they are
entitled to under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, which is a
federal law
Assessment - ANSWER -"...ongoing procedures used by appropriate qualified
personnel throughout the period of a child's eligibility to identify the following: (A) the
child's unique strengths and needs and the services appropriate to meet those needs,
and (B) the resources, priorities, and concerns of the family and the supports and
services necessary to enhance the family's capacity to meet the developmental needs
of their infant or toddler with a disability."
Evaluation - ANSWER -CMS defines evaluation as "...procedures used by appropriate
qualified personnel to determine a child's initial and continuing eligibility for Early Steps,
consistent with the definition of "infants and toddlers with disabilities" in §303.16,
including determining the status of the child in each of the developmental areas in 34
CFR §303.322 (c)(3)(ii).
Evaluation - ANSWER -a process that determines a child's eligibility for federal, state or
local programs and services
