Behavioral Observation and Screening for DCF
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A child care worker recognizes and notes an identifiable performance or
behavior and uses instruments such as checklists, anecdotal records, and
running records. These instruments are used to measure progress against a
standard and to share results with assessment experts. This is called:
Ans: Observation
An instrument intended to identify and monitor normal development or
possible developmental delay is called:
Ans: Screening
True or False: Screening programs are not diagnostic and are not based on
whether a child has passed a certain curriculum
Ans: True
True or False: The caregiver uses the child's age to interpret the child's
behavior
Ans: True
True or False: When we observe a child struggling with a developmental task,
we get concerned about his/her progress
Ans: True
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True or False: When the child has not yet acquired the skills that are typical
for children his/her age, the caregiver should become concerned
Ans: True
1-2% of infants have no discernible disabling conditions at the time of birth,
but by school age, 10% of all children are found to have some degree of
developmental disability
Ans: True
True or False: Parents could be unaware of the signs of developmental delay.
It is the child care provider who can draw attention to a child who might
benefit from professional intervention
Ans: True
True or False: Proper screening leads to sound assessment so that early
detection of potential developmental problems will determine the correct
referral an intervention
Ans: True
Screening provides a common reference point and basis for interaction for:
Ans: parents, child care workers, child development specialists
The key benefits of developmental screenings are:
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