BOSR

Benefits of Assessments

1. Empower parents to help their child grow and develop 2. Improve a family's ability to navigate a complex system of services 3. 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

What are three main reasons to observe and screen children?

1. foster growth and development in every child. 2. detect early signs of developmental delay or disability. 3. identify signs of child abuse and neglect.

Fragile X Syndrome

A syndrome characterized by intellectual disability and behavior disorders; it is more prevalent and severe in males.

Child Find

Child care professionals in Florida refer families to the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System's Child Find

What processes are connected with one another?

Observation, screening, assessment, and evaluation are interrelated processes.

work sample

is a product created by a child that becomes documentation of the development of a skill.

What method would you use to write about the development of a skill or ability after it has occurred?

anedoctal record

What method would you use to note the presence or absence of demonstrated skills and abilities?

checklist

Evaluation

is a process that determines a child's eligibility for federal, state, and local programs and services.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A syndrome characterized by deformities in the joints, fingers, and limbs; atypical behavior; and learning disorders; and cognitive impairment.

Individualized care

Refers to attention paid to a child that recognizes and adapts to his or her unique character and physical, emotional, and cognitive traits.

What method would you use to identify behaviors to be addressed or accommodated?

frequency count

running record

is an account of what a child is doing as it is happening.

A child care professional's role should be?

provide natural environment, Refer families to the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System's Child Find.

What method would you use to compare a child's development to other children of the same age?

standardized tests

What method would you use to document children's attention spans?

time sample

What method would you use to observe a child's skill by using a product they have created?

work sample

When observing have a checklist

A checklist is a list of skills and abilities to be observed.

Four guidelines for observers and screeners of children. They are:

Be informed Be objective and accurate Be honest and fair Be focused

Cognitive Disabilities

Disabilities that affect self-help skills and the way the brain processes information

The third guideline is to be honest and fair

Effective child care professionals observe children, conduct screenings, and document all relevant observations in good faith.

What method would you use to document children's abilities to translate their thoughts into words?

conservations

frequency

count records how often a behavior happens

During a screening session, trained adults are:

identify and measure specific skills and abilities, as indicated by a screening instrument.

anecdotal record

is a narrative account of an event written shortly after it occurred.

Assessment

is a process whereby an agency or organization gathers and reviews multiple sources of information about a child's suspected or confirmed developmental delay or disability, and uses that information to improve a child's outcomes.

Observation

is 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.

time sample

records what activities a child chooses to do during a given time period, which is usually half an hour.

What method would you use to write about what is happening while you are observing?

running record

Phenylketonuria (PKU

A disorder characterized by delays in motor development and seizures; it often appears in conjunction with a behavioral disorder.

Bipolar Disorder

A disorder characterized by extreme shifts in mood and energy.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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

Cerebral Palsy

A disorder that affects body movement and muscle coordination.

Down Syndrome

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

Autism Spectrum Disorders

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

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

The second guideline is to be objective and accurate.

Effective child care professionals create documentation that can be used by others to help children grow and develop to their full potential.

The fourth guideline presented in this course is to be focused.

Effective child care professionals dedicate themselves to the observation or screening session, and give each child their full attention.

The first guideline is to be informed.

First, they review appropriate general developmental information. Next, they study the child's file. Then, they compare specific information about the child with the general information they just reviewed. Finally, they read the instructions for the observation or screening tool, even if they feel familiar with it.

Observation and screenings will support:

curriculum development, help parents support growth and development at home; allow timely referral for early intervention services; and provide a common reference point and basis for interaction between parents, program staff, and other professionals.

Child care professionals must

document the child's skills and abilities fairly, objectively, and accurately; and work with families to refer children for further assessment and evaluation

What method would you use to identify a child who may be at risk of delay or disability?

documentation

What method would you use to relay a suspicion of child abuse or neglect?

documentation

After reading a child's file, a trained adult asks the child to perform specific tasks. The adult confirms the child has a developmental disability and therefore qualifies for programs and services, by federal law

evaluation

What method would you use to identify behaviors to be addressed or accommodated

frequency count

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.

rating scale

is used to measure a behavior, skill, or ability based on a series of quality points or a continuum

The role of the child care professional is?

observation, screening, and referral.

Child care programs should support families by

observing and screening children through an ongoing, systematic process.

Child care professionals select screening tools based on?

specific quality considerations to ensure they will meet the needs of the children, their families, and the program.

Conversations

word-for-word accounts of what children said while being interviewed by a provider.