1. Instructor: Diana Shultz, MS, LCSW Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS

2. Agenda Introductions Red Flags in development Differentiate among developmental delays, medically fragile, disability, developmental disability Introduce 5 DD categories Evaluation Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS

3. Introductions Name Experience with children with developmental disabilities Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS

4. Material Shipped Developmental Disabilities: Web Based Training for Foster/Adoptive Parents - Introduction to Developmental Disabilities Referral of Children with Confirmed or Suspected Disabilities (laminated card) 3x5 cards Child Development Guide Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS

5. Why this training? 23% of children 0-6 entering foster care in San Francisco had developmental delays (Pediatrics: Feb. 1998) 30% - 50% of children legally freed and awaiting adoption have a DD (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services) The risk for abuse/neglect of children with a DD have is 4 to 10 times higher than the general population (National Center for Child Abuse & Neglect 1993) Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS

6. Child Development Guide Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS

7. Child Development 5 areas of development  Physical  Emotional  Intellectual  Social  Moral Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS

8. Child Development Predictable and orderly stages Each stage has unique tasks/skills to master Wide variation between individuals - still within normal limits Development is not necessarily even in all developmental areas Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS

9. Child Development Is determined by the dance between nature and nurture Genetics, gestation, birthing process, and interaction with caretakers and environment Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS

10. Assess your child’s development in each area of development Identify developmental Red Flags Help document specific Red Flags, and share with professional team Identify child’s strengths, abilities, progress… Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS Use the Child Development Guide as reference to:

11. Exercise the Brain Stimulate, Stimulate, Stimulate Challenge, Challenge, Challenge Never Stop! Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS

12. “If you miss the window you are playing with a handicap” Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS

13. Spelling Test Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS

14. Community of Services Early Intervention Early Childhood Direction Centers Department of Health Medical Therapeutic OPWDD DDSO DSO DSS/ACS SSI/SS MedicaidEducation Department Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS

15. Handout Book Abbreviations & Acronyms (pg. 56) Glossary of Terms (pg. 57-87) Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS

16. Developmental Disabilities Intellectual Disability (ID) Autism Cerebral Palsy Epilepsy Neurological Impairments Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS (According to the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities)

17. “ The brain is the crown jewel of the human body” Analyzes sounds (written & spoken) Visual recognition Hearing Vision Memory indexer Balance & muscle coordination Speech Emotions Approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services 2005, through a training and administrative agreement with the Research Foundation for SUNY/BSC/CDHS