NYSTCE: Students with Disabilities Exam Prep

Category - Understanding and Evaluating

Which of the following best describes the Denver Developmental Screening Test?
  1. Children are flown to Denver for this test.
  2. It quickly screens for basic developmental milestones.
  3. The test is typically videotaped.
  4. The parent administers the test.
Explanation

Answer: B-The Denver Developmental Screening Test quickly screens a child for basic developmental milestones. Pediatricians frequently use this test during well-child visits to ascertain that the child is meeting milestones. The test takes 20 minutes to administer and requires just a few simple toys.

The Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) is a tool used to assess children's developmental milestones from birth to 6 years of age. It assesses four areas of development: personal-social, fine motor, language, and gross motor. It is a quick, easy-to-administer screening test that identifies children at risk for developmental delays or disabilities. However, it should not be used as a diagnostic tool. A child who screens positively on the DDST should be referred for a more comprehensive evaluation to confirm any suspected delays and to determine appropriate interventions.

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Additional Answers

Tara Krasnopolsky says:

Screening a child will help parents/teacher properly care for the child's needs

Diana Zeltser says:

Didn't realize. The word "quickly" confused me.

unique Bethea says:

The answer is B because it was the only logical answer to the question. Nothing else made any sense to me

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