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

The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System 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 DESC2

The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System 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. DESC3

The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System The 11 Age-Specific Questionnaires 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 DESC4

The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System If The Child Was Premature The 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. DESC5

The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System 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 DESC6

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

The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System 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” DESC9

The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System 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” DESC10

The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System CICC Discovery Tool Questionnaire 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) DESC11

The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System SCORING SYSTEM CHILD 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 DESC12

The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System 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. DESC13

The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System 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.” DESC14

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

The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System 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 DESC16

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

The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System 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 DESC18

The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System 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 DESC19

The CICC Discovery Tool and Referral System 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 DESC20

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