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-to facilitate the growth and development of every
child in their program
-detect early signs of developmental delay or
disability
-identify signs of child abuse or neglect
(easy definition is using certain methods to pay
attention to the behavior and development of
Why observe and children under care)
screen? *O and S also used to:
-support quality curriculum development
-help parents support growth and development at
home
-allow timely referral for early intervention services
-provide a common reference point and basis for
interaction between parents, program staff, and
other professionals
an ongoing process in which child care
professionals recognize and document identifiable
Observation developmental milestones as they appear, using
tools such as checklists, anecdotal records, and
running records
an ongoing process in which child care
professionals use specialized observation and
documentation tools to identify, document, and
Screening
monitor typical development or possible
developmental delay and provide a basis for
referral
,Developmental observable behaviors, traits, skills, or abilities that
milestones typically appear at specific age ranges
system of services that help children who have a
Early intervention
developmental disability or delay
by determining the child's developmental-age level
and by using the info obtained from O and S to
develop:
How does O and S foster
-inside and outside learning spaces
growth and development
-personal care routines
in every child?
-communication and interaction practices
-learning activities
-program policies and procedures
when child care staff members are trained to
identify and document signs of typical or atypical
growth and development; since staff members see
children throughout the day and have training in
How can O and S detect child care growth and development, they may be in
early signs of the best position to spot the earliest signs of
developmental delay or atypical development and help the child and family
disability? *staff should never attempt to diagnose delay or
disability, only document typical and atypical
patterns of development and take appropriate
action as defined by the program's written policies
and procedures
How can O and S help every adult in FL is required by law to report
child care staff identify suspected abuse and can do so anonymously; child
signs of child abuse and care staff must identify themselves; failure to report
neglect? is a felony of the third degree in FL
, -support quality curriculum development by
focusing learning goals and objectives, lesson
plans, and teaching strategies on the development
and implementation of activities that strengthen the
child's skills; the best child care professionals can
recognize what each child knows and can do, and
uses this info to help increase skills, abilities, and
knowledge
-help parents support their child's growth and
development at home by increasing the volume and
Additional reasons for O quality of info available to them; when quality info is
and S combined with the professional services provided
by a child care program, a child's outcomes
improve, both at the program and at home
-allow timely referral for intervention; the earlier
signs of developmental delay or disability are
identified, the better the outcome for the child. The
American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that
all children be screen for developmental delays and
disabilities during regular well-child doctor visits at
9 months, 18 months, and 24 or 30 months; however,
observation of a child can begin at birth
helps a program function at its best over several
operational and functional areas:
-provide an opportunity for communication
between parents, staff, and child developmental
specialists because they include written evidence of
a child's growth and development over time
-support quality curriculum development
-help parents support growth and development at
O and S overview home
-allow timely referral for early intervention services
-provide a common reference point and basis for
interaction between parents, program staff, and
other professionals
-written records collected by a child care
professional can be critical to a team of people who
are helping a child with developmental delay or
disability