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Why do childcare professionals So they can facilitate the growth and development of
observe and screen children? every child in their program, detect early signs of
development, delay or disability, and identify signs of
child abuse or neglect.
Observation an ongoing process in which child care professionals
recognize and document identifiable developmental
milestones as they appear using tools such as
checklists, anecdotal records, and running records
Screening is an ongoing process in which child care
professionals use specialized observation and
documentation tools to identify, document, and
monitor typical development or possible
developmental delay
Developmental milestones are observable behaviors, traits, skills, or abilities that
typically appear at specific age ranges
3 main reasons child care programs -foster growth and development
observe and screen children are to: - detect early signs of delay
-identify signs of child abuse or neglect
Early intervention a system of services that helps children who have a
developmental disability or delay
Atypical same as not typical or not expected
,Mandatory Reporters people that must identify themselves and must report
suspected abuse or neglect
Documented evidence written data collected by the program
Observation session trained adult monitors a child as they demonstrate
identified skills or abilities within a developmental
domain, in their natural environment
Developmental Domain 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
Natural Environment places the child would typically be such as home, the
child care program, school, rather than a directors
office or doctors office.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice research based framework based on meeting
children where they are individually, chronologically,
and culturally
Individualized Care attention paid to a child that recognizes and adapts
to his or her unique character and physical
emotional, and cognitive traits.
Screening Session Trained adults identify and measure specific skills and
abilities as indicated by a screening instrument
Screening takes place recurrently using an instrument that is proven to be
valid, accurate., and reliable
Family members involvement in May be active or passive, but always involved
screening
,Benefits of Screening -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
Assessment 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
Evaluation procedures used by qualifies personnel that
determines a child's eligibility for federal, state, and
local programs and services
Role as a child care professional Observation, Screening and Referral
Guideline general course of action taken to achieve a desired
result
Best Practice specific action taken by experts in the field to
achieve a desired result
Guidelines for Observation and Be informed, objective and accurate, honest and fair,
Screening focused
Objectivity ability to set aside personal beliefs, values, opinions
and biases, and consider only facts
Subjectivity involves the application of one's point of view when
determining a course of thought or action
Presumption a belief about something or someone formed before
experience shows it is true
, Good Faith moral concept that means to work with sincere
intention of doing the right thing, with honesty and
integrity and perform with best effort possible
Validity screening instruments soundness and legitimacy
Correlated related
Replicated repeated
Involving families in the prcoess -permission to screen
-enrollment info
-results of previous screenings
-health records
-family dynamics
-health issues
-written consent
Confidentiality keeping personal info private
Quality programs have -9 months
developmentally appropriate -18 months
screening schedule for each child and -24 months or 30 months
share it with the parents. The American
Academy of Pediatrics recommends
screenings at:
Child care professionals should: select the right screening tools, ask the right
questions, follow guidelines and best practices,
involve families
checklist a list of skills and abilities to be observed.
anecdotal record write about the development of a skill or ability after
it has occured
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Terms in this set (612)
Why do childcare professionals So they can facilitate the growth and development of
observe and screen children? every child in their program, detect early signs of
development, delay or disability, and identify signs of
child abuse or neglect.
Observation an ongoing process in which child care professionals
recognize and document identifiable developmental
milestones as they appear using tools such as
checklists, anecdotal records, and running records
Screening is an ongoing process in which child care
professionals use specialized observation and
documentation tools to identify, document, and
monitor typical development or possible
developmental delay
Developmental milestones are observable behaviors, traits, skills, or abilities that
typically appear at specific age ranges
3 main reasons child care programs -foster growth and development
observe and screen children are to: - detect early signs of delay
-identify signs of child abuse or neglect
Early intervention a system of services that helps children who have a
developmental disability or delay
Atypical same as not typical or not expected
,Mandatory Reporters people that must identify themselves and must report
suspected abuse or neglect
Documented evidence written data collected by the program
Observation session trained adult monitors a child as they demonstrate
identified skills or abilities within a developmental
domain, in their natural environment
Developmental Domain 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
Natural Environment places the child would typically be such as home, the
child care program, school, rather than a directors
office or doctors office.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice research based framework based on meeting
children where they are individually, chronologically,
and culturally
Individualized Care attention paid to a child that recognizes and adapts
to his or her unique character and physical
emotional, and cognitive traits.
Screening Session Trained adults identify and measure specific skills and
abilities as indicated by a screening instrument
Screening takes place recurrently using an instrument that is proven to be
valid, accurate., and reliable
Family members involvement in May be active or passive, but always involved
screening
,Benefits of Screening -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
Assessment 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
Evaluation procedures used by qualifies personnel that
determines a child's eligibility for federal, state, and
local programs and services
Role as a child care professional Observation, Screening and Referral
Guideline general course of action taken to achieve a desired
result
Best Practice specific action taken by experts in the field to
achieve a desired result
Guidelines for Observation and Be informed, objective and accurate, honest and fair,
Screening focused
Objectivity ability to set aside personal beliefs, values, opinions
and biases, and consider only facts
Subjectivity involves the application of one's point of view when
determining a course of thought or action
Presumption a belief about something or someone formed before
experience shows it is true
, Good Faith moral concept that means to work with sincere
intention of doing the right thing, with honesty and
integrity and perform with best effort possible
Validity screening instruments soundness and legitimacy
Correlated related
Replicated repeated
Involving families in the prcoess -permission to screen
-enrollment info
-results of previous screenings
-health records
-family dynamics
-health issues
-written consent
Confidentiality keeping personal info private
Quality programs have -9 months
developmentally appropriate -18 months
screening schedule for each child and -24 months or 30 months
share it with the parents. The American
Academy of Pediatrics recommends
screenings at:
Child care professionals should: select the right screening tools, ask the right
questions, follow guidelines and best practices,
involve families
checklist a list of skills and abilities to be observed.
anecdotal record write about the development of a skill or ability after
it has occured
