School readiness and learning issues Flashcards
1
Q
What skills are needed for a child to have school readiness?
A
self care ability interact with other kids be responsible decreased egocentricity emotionally separate from parents
2
Q
What are learning skills needed for a school age child to be successful?
A
be able to process information follow rules and understand directions memorization increased attention span basic problem solving
3
Q
What National Education goals are assessed prior to school entry?
A
Done before child enters kindergarten usually looking at social and emotional abilities language proficiency cognitive development motivation to learn
4
Q
What are some learning disabilities identified in school?
A
processing problems
memory difficulties
attention span issues
problem solving skills
5
Q
What is the Pediatric symptom check list used for?
A
used for ages 6-12
assesses for psychosocial dysfunction
6
Q
What is Denver developmental checklist used for?
A
used up to age 6
looks and identifies normal or delayed growth and development
7
Q
What are red flags for school aged children?
A
Chronic illness accidents and frequent injuries vision and hearing problems sudden changes in school performance difficult family situation identification of learning needs
