Behavioral Observation

Question 1

Observation

Answer 1

professionals recognize and document identifiable developmental milestones as they appear
ex: checklists, anecdotal records, and running records

Question 2

screening

Answer 2

child care professionals use the specialized observation and document tools to identify and monitor typical development of delay

Question 3

What are the main reasons we use screening and observation?

Answer 3

foster growth and development in every child
detect early signs of developmental delay/ disability
identify signs of neglect and abuse

Question 4

Developmental Domain

Answer 4

a trained adult monitors a child as he or she demonstrates identified skills- done during a childs best behavior in natural environment

Question 5

Assessment

Answer 5

agency or organization gathers multiple sources regarding childs suspect or confirmed delay

Question 6

Evaluation

Answer 6

process that determines a childs eligibility for federal state and local programs

Question 7

H.A.L.T.

Answer 7

Hungry
angry
lonesome
tired

Question 8

Anecdotal Record

Answer 8

a narrative account of an event written shortly after it occurred what child did

Question 9

running record

Answer 9

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

Question 10

frequency count

Answer 10

records how often a behavior happens

Question 11

time sample

Answer 11

records what activities a child chooses to do given a time period

Question 12

standardized test

Answer 12

used to document a childs ability to compare and contrast solve problem

Question 13

rating scale

Answer 13

measures behavior or skill