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Which of the following is a recommended step for ECE providers who suspect a child may have an undiagnosed special need?
Which of the following is a recommended step for ECE providers who suspect a child may have an undiagnosed special need?
- Consult with a mentor or supervisor for feedback (correct)
- Immediately refer the child for assessment
- Make assumptions about the child's needs
- Ignore the concern and wait for the parents to address it
What is one reason why some developmental delays and disabilities may be difficult to identify?
What is one reason why some developmental delays and disabilities may be difficult to identify?
- They only become apparent as children develop (correct)
- Parents are not observant enough
- Children with special needs hide their symptoms
- ECE providers lack the necessary skills
What should ECE providers do if they observe concerns about a child's development?
What should ECE providers do if they observe concerns about a child's development?
- Immediately inform the parents
- Document the concerns and observe the child closely over time (correct)
- Refer the child for assessment without further observation
- Keep the concerns to themselves
How should ECE providers address concerns about a child's potential special needs with parents?
How should ECE providers address concerns about a child's potential special needs with parents?
What is the first step for ECE providers who suspect a child may have an undiagnosed special need?
What is the first step for ECE providers who suspect a child may have an undiagnosed special need?