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What is the Denver II Test?
What are the different test forms included in the Denver II Test?
Personal-Social, Fine Motor-Adaptive, Language, Gross Motor
What is the first step in administering the Denver II Test?
Allow younger child to sit on parent's lap.
Is the Denver II Test an IQ test?
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What cultural variations have been observed in the Denver II Test?
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How do you calculate a child's age for the Denver II Test?
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Adjust for prematurity by dividing the number of weeks premature into ______ and ______.
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What should the administrator do in Step 4 of the Denver II Test?
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What is the guideline for the order of testing in the Denver II Test?
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What does it mean when a child has a 'P' marked on the test sheet?
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What number of items should be administered to the left of the age line until three consecutive passes are recorded?
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What does 'Normal' indicate in the context of the Denver II Test results?
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How is a child classified as 'Suspect' according to the Denver II Test?
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What does 'Untestable' mean in the context of the Denver II Test?
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Study Notes
Denver II Test Overview
- Widely used developmental screening test for children aged birth to six years.
- Identifies developmental delays, enabling early intervention.
Test Form Structure
- Comprises four developmental domains: Personal-Social, Fine Motor-Adaptive, Language, and Gross Motor.
- Each of the 125 items represented on a form indicates the age percentage at which children typically pass.
Testing Procedure
- Younger children tested while sitting on a parent’s lap; older children may use a chair.
- Present the testing process as a game to engage toddlers and preschoolers.
Parental Guidance
- Parents informed this is not an IQ test.
- Children are not required to pass all items; performance varies.
Cultural Considerations
- Southeast Asian and native African children may show delays in Personal-Social and Language development due to cultural differences.
- Protective parental attitudes can affect Self-Learning Skills, especially in Southeast Asian contexts.
Age Calculation Method
- Subtract date of birth from the testing date to determine age.
- Adjust for prematurity if necessary, using specific calculations.
Age Calculation Example
- Example: Test date 7/15/13, DOB 3/10/11 yields an age of 2 years, 4 months, and 5 days.
Adjusting for Prematurity
- Convert weeks of prematurity into months and days, using standard conversions.
- Subtract that duration from the child’s current age.
Drawing the Age Line
- Create an "age line" based on provided age scales.
- Use 1-month increments for ages up to 24 months and 3-month increments thereafter.
Testing Order Guidelines
- Start with items that parents can report on, followed by items not requiring verbal responses.
- Praise child's efforts during testing to encourage engagement.
Scoring Items
- Mark "P" for passed, "F" for failed, "N.O." for no opportunity, and "R" for refusal on the scoring sheet.
Item Administration Process
- Begin with three leftmost age-appropriate items; administer until three consecutive items are passed.
- Continue testing until three failures are recorded on the right side of the age line.
Behavior Rating
- Record child’s testing behavior and assess whether it aligns with typical behavior through parental input.
Identifying Delays
- Mark failures or refusals that lie entirely to the left of the age line by shading the bar's right end.
Caution Indicators
- Items where age lines cross at the 75th or 90th percentiles are marked with a large 'C' to indicate caution.
Results Interpretation
- Normal results: No delays and at most one caution; rescreen during the next well-child visit.
- Suspect results: More than one caution or one delay, with a follow-up rescreen in 1-2 weeks.
- Untestable results: Refusal in critical items; rescreen in 1-2 weeks.
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Explore the Denver II Test, the premier developmental screening tool for young children, designed for assessing growth from birth to six years. This quiz covers the different components of the test and its importance in identifying developmental delays for early intervention.
