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Behavior,Obs,Screen
Module 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| When a child does not display the skills and abilities typically seen in peers in the same age range | Developmental delay |
| Delays can occur in any stage, but the most common ones occur in | Language/communication and social/ emotional domains |
| If several different types of screening methods over time indicate the child is not making process, talk to the parents about | assessment and evaluation |
| The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System's Child Fund | |
| A chronic condition that is diagnosed in childhood ____ limits major life activities in adulthood, and impacts a child's abilities to perform activities in one or more developmental domain. | Developmental disability |
| Autism | is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. |
| Neurodevelopmental disorders | affects the growth of nerves, nerve tissue, and the central nervous system. |
| True or False Infants with autism may avoid gazing into parents eyes, not babble in response when spoken to, may not smile in response to a smile. | True |
| True or False Toddlers with autism may not point to an object of interest or follow someone's point, not look to a trusted adult for help, flap or wave their arms, or rock back and forth, become fixated on an activity or object, prone to tantrums. | True |
| Down Syndrome | a genetic disorder characterized by distinct physical traits and intellectual impairments. |
| True or False Children with Down Syndrome may also have intellectual impairments, stomach problems, problems with memory and concentration, hearing problemsq | True |
| Genetic disorders | conditions, like Down Syndrome, that are due to abnormality in the way a body's cells are structured. |
| Cognitive or intellectual disabilities | based on the way children process information and perform self-help skills |
| True or False Children with cognitive or intellectual disabilities have difficulties learning necessary life skills and caring for themselves | True They also have difficulties understanding health and safety issues, communicating w/ others and directing their own activities. |
| Phenyketonuria (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 |
| ADHD | A disorder characterized by impulsivity, inattention, and in some cases, hyperactivity |
| Cerebal Palsy | A disorder that affects body movement and muscle coordination |
| Fragile X Syndrome | A syndrome characterized by intellectual disability and behavior disorders, more prevalent and sever in males |
| Fetal Alcohol Syndrome | A syndrome characterized deformities in the joints, fingers, and limbs; atypical behavior; learning disorders; and cognitive impairment |
| True or False | It is the child cares professional to report suspicions of abuse and or neglect to the DCF abuse hotline |
| A child who is aggressive or passive, overly affectionate is a behavioral sign of abuse or neglect | True |
| A child who shows wonders or other injuries in the same place is a sign of physical abuse | True |
| Child Abuse | any non-accidental injury, sexual battery, or injury to the intellectual or psychological capacity of a child by the parent, adult household member, or other person responsible for the child's welfare. |
| Child Neglect | is failure to provide things necessary to sustain life, such as adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care, hygiene, and supervision. |
| If a child is deprived of emotional support, love and attention, it is neglect and can also cause a disorder called | Failure to Thrive |
| What are the physical signs of neglect? | untreated medical conditions, inadequate clothing, shelter, consistent hunger, and poor hygiene |
| What are the behavioral signs of neglect? | fatigue, disinterest, stealing food, inability to trust, self-destructive behavior, poor self-control, consistent absence or tardiness, or trying to take an adult responsibilities for other children. |
| What are the behavioral signs of abuse? | poor memory and concentration, reluctant to go home, startle easily, depression, behaviors that are not age-appropriate. |
| Self destructive behavior is a sign of | behavioral neglect |
| Consistent hunger is a | physical neglect |
| Poor memory and concentration | behavioral abuse |
| Stealing food | behavioral neglect |
| Poor hygiene and indeadquate clothing | physical neglect |
| Behavior that is not age-appropriate | Behavioral abuse |
| Which are the ways you could help children w/ disabilities? 1. observe and screen regularly using many different methods 2. Watch for signs and changes 3. Document professionally over time 4. Refer when appropriate 5. All of the above | 5 |
| A federal law that prohibits discrimination of people with disabilities | Americans with Disabilities Act |
| IDEA stands for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and it states that | children with disabilities are guaranteed a free and appropriate public education. |
| True or False One of the ways you could help children with disabilities is to share results of osb and scr, and be on the child's intervention team. | True |
| One of the ways to help children who are victims of abuse or neglects 1. obs regularly for signs of abuse and neglect 2. watch for changes in behavior 3. document professionally and immediately 4.be familiar with abuse hotline 5. all of the above | 5 |
| True of False The best way to identify abuse and or neglect is through observation | True |
| Who are the highest at risk for developmental delay or disability? | Males living in poverty |
| What two elements play a role in putting children at risk for developmental delay or disability? | Genetics and environment |
| At risk | a phrase used after a noun to describe a condition or situation of vulnerability or being in danger. |
| At-rish | a phrase used before a noun to describe a condition or situation of vulnerability or being in danger. |
| True of False Child care professional diagnose delays and disabilities | False |
| A system of services that help children who have a developmental disability of delay | Early intervention |
| Observable behaviors, traits, skills, or abilities, that typically appear at specific age ranges. | Developmental milestones |
| Categorizes children's skills and abilities | Developmental domains |