Observation and Assessment Flashcards
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A caregiver notices a toddler consistently avoids eye contact and does not respond to his name. What is the most appropriate next step?
Answer: Document the behavior and share concerns with the family and a developmental specialist
Documenting observations and communicating with families and specialists is the appropriate response when a developmental concern is identified.
Which type of assessment involves collecting children's work samples, photographs, and caregiver notes over time?
Answer: Portfolio assessment
Portfolio assessment compiles multiple evidence types over time to document a child's growth and learning.
A running record differs from an anecdotal record primarily because a running record:
Answer: Documents everything observed during a set time period continuously
A running record captures all behavior in sequence during a defined observation window, unlike anecdotal records which note specific incidents.
When using a rating scale to assess a child's social skills, the observer assigns a number from 1–5 for each behavior. This method is best described as:
Answer: Structured rating
Structured rating scales use numerical values to quantify the degree to which a child exhibits specific behaviors.
An infant care provider documents that a 9-month-old pulls to stand independently for the first time. This milestone is best classified as:
Answer: Gross motor development
Pulling to stand uses large muscle groups and is a gross motor milestone typical around 9–10 months of age.
Confidentiality in child observation means that assessment records should be:
Answer: Shared only with authorized individuals such as parents and appropriate professionals
FERPA and best practices require that child records be shared only with those who have a legitimate educational or care interest.
A child care provider suspects that a child's delayed language development may be related to hearing loss. The provider should:
Answer: Refer the family to an audiologist or the child's pediatrician
Early referral to medical professionals is critical because untreated hearing loss significantly affects language and cognitive development.