Behavioral Observation and Screening Vocabulary

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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.

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Observation

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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.

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Screening

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

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Developmental milestones

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What is a system of services that helps children who have a developmental disability or delay?

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Early Intervention

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means the same thing as not typical or not expected.

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Atypical

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What term means that individuals must identify themselves when they report suspected child abuse or neglect?

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Mandatory reporters

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refers to written data collected by the program.

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Documented evidence

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categorize children’s skills and abilities. Options: Evaluation, Developmental Domains, Distinct physical, Developmental milestones

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Developmental Domains

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refers to places the child would typically be, such as home, the child care program, school, a place of worship, or the homes of family and friends rather than a director’s office, doctor/therapist’s office, or similar place.

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Natural environment

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What is a research-based framework based on meeting children where they are individually, chronologically (i.e., by age) and culturally?

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Developmentally appropriate practice