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Description of The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System

Description of The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System. DESC1. The Three Main Purposes. To EDUCATE parents and staff about normative child development during the first five years of life.

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Description of The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System

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  1. Description of The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC1

  2. The Three Main Purposes • To EDUCATE parents and staff about normative child development during the first five years of life. • To IDENTIFY whether a child has special needs that may require professional attention • To REFER to appropriate professionals, services and educational resources The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC2

  3. The Tool Includes Two Types of Questionnaires • 11 Age-Specific Questionnaires Concerning Child Development • A Questionnaire About Those Early Life Experiences or Risk Factors That Predispose Children to Having Disabilities or Other Special Needs. The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC3

  4. Birth through 3 months old 4 through 5 months old 6 through 8 months old 9 through 11 months old 12 through 14 months old 15 through 17 months old 18 through 23 months old 2 years through 2 years, 5 months 2 years, 6 months through 2 years, 11 months 3 years old 4 years old The 11 Age-Specific Questionnaires The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC4

  5. If The Child Was PrematureThe Discovery Tool Adjusts for Prematurity • Definition: A baby born before 37 weeks gestation (the time from conception to birth) is considered premature; when born before 32 weeks, a child is considered significantly premature. • Adjustment for Prematurity is made automatically online by the Discovery Tool. The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC5

  6. Each Age Specific Questionnaire Addresses Six Areas of Child Development: • Physical and Motor Development • Cognitive Development • Language Development • Sensory Development, including Sensory Integration • Social and Emotional Development • Self-Care Development The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC6

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  8. Functional Skills Potential Problem Behaviors Within Each Age-Specific Questionnaire There Are Two Sections: The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC8

  9. Functional Skills • Basic Functional Skills Which Scientific and Clinical Research Indicates the Average Child of a Certain Age Will Develop and Demonstrate • Examples: For a 4 to 5 month old child Body Movement - Physical Development and Motor Skills, such as: “Does baby push ups” or “Brings hands and toys to his or her mouth” The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC9

  10. Potential Problem Behaviors • Behaviors That May Interfere with a Child’s Ability to Learn and to Get Along with Others When They Occur or Do Not Occur During Certain Age Periods • Examples: For a Child in the 2 year, 6 month through 2 year, 11 month age period Language Behaviors such as “Staring into space or talking to self a lot” Or “Not speaking at all” The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC10

  11. CICC Discovery ToolQuestionnaire on Risk Factors • Those Early Life Experiences or Risk Factors That Predispose Children to Having Disabilities or Other Special Needs • Examples: - Premature Birth - Low Birth Weight - Drug-Addicted Mother - Victim of Child Abuse - Seizures (Not Due to a Fever) The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC11

  12. SCORING SYSTEMCHILD MAY HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS IF USER INDICATES • An Absence of Four or More Functional Skills From All Areas of Development, or • An Absence of Two or More Functional Skills from One Area of Development, or • The Presence of Three or More Potential Problems From All Areas of Development, or • The Presence of Two or More Risk Factors Conditions The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC12

  13. Scoring System Purposes • To Help Identify Children Who Have Disabilities or Other Special Needs, and to • Help Identify Children Who May Have Early Signs of Special Needs so that They Can Be Helped Before Problems Become Severe. The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC13

  14. Interpretation of Results Statements “Based on Your Answers,” • “It Appears that this Child is Developing in a Fine Fashion!” or • “It Appears that this Child May Have Special Needs That May Benefit from Professional Attention.” The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC14

  15. The Tool Provides Result Pages That Can Be Printed Out & Discussed The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC15

  16. The Tool Provides Referrals to Professionals and Agencies • Pediatricians • Psychologists • Info & Referral Agencies • School-Based Services • Early Intervention Programs • Regional Centers • Head Start • Health Services • Mental Health Services • Child Care Services • Child Protective Services The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC16

  17. The Tool Provides Information on How Professionals Define Special Needs • The Functional Developmental Approach • The Clinical Diagnostic Approach The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC17

  18. The Tool Provides & Connects Users with Information About The Causes and Treatment of Numerous Childhood Disabilities • Autistic Disorder • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) • Cerebral Palsy • Deafness/Hearing Loss • Down Syndrome • Emotional Disturbance • Epilepsy • Learning Disabilities • Mental Retardation • Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) • Reading and Learning Disabilities (Briefing Paper) • Severe and/or Multiple Disabilities • Speech and Language Impairments • Spina Bifida • Traumatic Brain Injury • Visual Impairments The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC18

  19. The Tool Connects Users to Practical Guidelines for Coping with the Challenges of Having a Child with Special Needs • Behavioral Assessment, Plans and Positive Support • Behavior Expertise • Behavior at Home • Behavior at School • Bullying The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC19

  20. The Tool Provides Links to Many Other Useful Web Sites • Babycenter.com • Parentcenter.com • Family.com • National Information and Referral Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities • Internet Resources for Special Children • American Society for Deaf Children • Learning Disabilities Association of America • Autism Society of America The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC20

  21. Parenting Books & Videos Books for Professionals The Tool Provides Access to Books and Videos That Users Can Obtain at a Discount Child Development Books and Guides The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System DESC21

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