Behavioral Observation and Screening

It is okay to use the word abnormal instead of atypical in your documentation.

Disabilities are diagnosed by _______, in collaboration with Children's Medical Services.

Child care professionals:

A professional should read the tool's instruction before the session begins.

Observations and screening are the best ways to identify the earliest signs of abuse and neglect.

In Florida, ______ performs assessments and evaluations to determine eligibility for federal programs and services.

Some developmental delays can mimic the signs of child abuse and neglect. Ex. a child with autism may injure themselves.

A condition affecting a child due to consumption of alcohol by the mother during pregnancy.

Cognitive or intellectual disabilities may be diagnosed in children based on the way they _____ and _____.

An _____ _____ is a narrative account of an event written shortly after it occurs. It tells what the child did.

Child care professionals observe, screen, and refer families to Child Find for possible delays or disabilities.

After reviewing screening results, a child care professional may encourage the family to:

A disorder that affects body movement and muscle coordination.

Confidentiality refers to keeping personal information private.

Never interrupt a screening session to read instructions or ask a question about the tool.

The ____ _____ is when early impressions of a person influence the way we think about them.

To tell if a child is feeling well, look for the 3 A's of health:

________ observes a child's skill by using a product they have created. Like writing their name.

The signs of child abuse fall into two categories: Physical and Behavioral

______ is a research based framework centered on meeting children where they are individually, by age, and culturally.

In order to be fair to the child's development, you should document the child over time.

To summarize, _________ is a process that determines a child's eligibity for federal, state, and local programs.

Abuse, neglect, a parent's mental illness, and violence in the home are very stressful to children. They can create a ..

Early intervention is a system of services that helps children who have a developmental disability or delay.

In Florida, child care professionals refer families to _______.

A developmental delay is when a child does not display the skills and abilities typically seen in peers in the same age.

Parents should be fully aware of the screening process and give written permission.

A disorder characterized by extreme shifts in mood and energy.

A disorder characterized by impulsivity, inattention, and in some cases hyperactivity.

Abuse falls into three categories:

Effective childcare professionals are aware of the Halo Effect and ensure it does not happen during an observation.

It is not necessary for you to review or proofread your work to ensure documentation is correct and complete.

A ____ is a list of skills and abilities to be observed, and then a mark is placed next to the item demonstrated.

Brain Gym activities stimulate the brain to ensure it is alert and receptive to absorbing new information and concepts.

____________ can lead to an evaluation, which may qualify the child for benefits under IDEA.

___________ tools identifies, documents, and monitor typical development or possible developmental delay.

To be objective, you have to set aside your personal beliefs, values, opinions and biases, and consider only the facts.

It is recommended that children be screened for developmental delays and disabilities at regular doctor visits at ...

The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), part B, mandates children with disabilities receive ____ .

________ compare a child's development to other children of the same age.

Four guidelines for observers and screeners of children:

Disabilities that affects self help skills and the way the brain processes information.

____ is a method of sentence construction that places the persons name before any condition they have.

Observation and screening provide opportunities for communication because it provides written evidence,

_______ is when a child has a developmental disability and therefore qualifies for programs/services by federal law.

H.A.L.T. stands for:

Your role as a child care professional is:

Heredity is the blend of physical and temperamental characteristics inherited by a child from the birth parents.

You do not need written parental consent to share information about a child.

Screening provides a basis for referral.

You are not required to report child abuse and neglect in the state of Florida.

If parents display a strong emotion in a meeting about their child, the best way to support them is to:

She is nice is an example of:

She is pretty is an example of:

Screening does not need to be done in the child's natural enviroment.

Delays can occur in any developmental domain, but the most common ones occur in the _____ and _____ domains.

The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), part C, mandates children with disabilities _______.

Sam is left handed is an example of :

Child care professionals observe and screen children, and should work with families to make referrals.

A genetic disorder characterized by distinct traits physical traits and intellectual impairments.

_______ ________ are observable behaviors, traits, skills, or abilities that typically appear at specific age ranges.

______ can lead to an ______ , which may qualify the child for benefits under IDEA.

Natural environment refers to places the child would typically be, such as home, daycare, or similar places.

Children who are at highest risk for developmental disabilities tend to be male and living in poverty.

What are the three main reasons to observe and screen children?

Assessment is a process whereby an agency gathers and reviews ______ sources of information about a child's development.

A trained adult documents a child's atypical growth and development and uses the information to speak with a supervisor.

A ___ ___ occurs when a child does not display the skills and abilities typically seen in peers in the same age range.

Child ___ is the failure to provide things necessary to sustain life. Example: medical care, clothing, food, supervision

A group of disorders characterized by social and communication impairments, and repetitive patterns of behavior.

A trained adult watches a child interact with other children, documents the child's file, and writes a note to parents.

It is okay to stop an observation or screening during the session to read the directions or gather materials.

__________ relay a suspicion of child abuse or neglect

He is six years old and three months is an example of: