4: Screening/Assessment Flashcards
It is estimated that 35-40% of children are not ready for school d/t a discrepancy between _____ age and _____ age.
Chronological
Developmental
What skills are needed for school readiness (6)?
- Self-care skills
- Interaction
- Emotionally separate
- Responsibility
- Decreased egocentricity
- Ability to be part of a group
What are the learning skills needed to manage school expectations (6)?
- Ability to process information.
- Ability to understand and follow directions/rules.
- Memorization.
- Increased attention span.
- Recall of important events.
- Basic problem solving.
National education goals indicate that children should be screened (usually before kindergarten) to determine school readiness based on what 5 things?
- Social and emotional abilities.
- Motivation to learn.
- Language proficiency.
- Cognitive development.
- General knowledge.
Learning disabilities stem from what 4 areas?
- Processing problems
- Memory difficulties
- Attention issues
- Problem-solving skills
School refusal needs to be separated into _____ vs _____.
Separation anxiety vs true phobia
When does school refusal peak (2)?
- Early grades
2. Junior high
What are causes of school refusal (3)?
- Somatic symptoms/insomnia
- Parents’ ambivalence
- Difficult home situation/recent loss
What are red flags in school (6)?
- Chronic illness.
- Accidents and frequent injuries.
- Vision and hearing problems.
- Sudden change in school performance.
- Difficult family situations.
- Identification of learning needs.
What are examples of screening tools (4)?
- Pediatric Symptom Checklist
- Child Behavior Checklist
- Child Depression Inventory
- Denver Developmental Checklist
What ages and use is the Pediatric Symptom Checklist for?
- 6-12 yo
2. Psychosocial dysfunction
What ages is the Child Depression Inventory for?
7-16 yo
What ages is the Denver Developmental Checklist for?
6 yo and under
At what age are vision and hearing universal screenings?
8 yo
At what age is dyslipidemia a selective screening?
8 yo
