Screening, Identification,

and Assessment
 Screening, Identification,
and Assessment
Assessment and Evaluation in early
childhood education are conducted for at least
four different purposes, with specific tools for
each.
 quick, easy-to-
SCREENIN administer tests to
G identify children who
may have disability
In-depth, comprehensive
DIAGNOS assessment of all major areas of
development to determine a
IS child’s eligibility for early
intervention.
PROGRA Curriculum-based, criterion-
M referenced assessments to
determine a child’s current skill
PLANNIN level, identify IEP objectives and
intervention activities
G Curriculum-based, criterion
referenced measures to
EVALUATI determine progress on IFSP/IEP
ON objectives and evaluate program
effectiveness
Why is it important?
• The purpose of screening is to detect potentially
fatal or disabling conditions in newborns as early as
possible, often before the infant displays any signs
or symptoms of a disease or condition.
Can we detect disability at an early age?
• Some children’s disability are so significant that no
test is needed. The more severe a disability, the
earlier it is detected.
Where do screening takes place?
• Most children who experience developmental delays
are not identifiable by obvious physical
characteristics or behavioral patterns, especially at a
very young stages.
 Screening Tools
A screening tool is a checklist or questionnaire used
by professionals, such as nurses, teachers, trained
paraprofessionals and medical professionals, in
assessing developmental delays in children
The Apgar Scale
The Apgar Scale is a test given to newborns soon after birth.
This test checks a baby's heart rate, muscle tone, and other
signs to see if extra medical care or emergency care is
needed. The test is usually given twice: once at 1 minute
after birth, and again at 5 minutes after birth.

Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity and Respiration

The Apgar Scale
Virginia Apgar (June 7, 1909 – August 7,
1974) was an American obstetrical
anesthesiologist, best known as the inventor
of the Apgar Score, a way to quickly assess
the health of a newborn child immediately
after birth.
What is a normal Apgar Score?
The Apgar score is based on a total score of 1 to 10. The
higher the score, the better the baby is doing after birth.
A score of 7, 8, or 9 is normal and is a sign that the
newborn is in good health
What are the five Apgar score?
• This scoring system provided a standardized
assessment for infants after delivery.
The Apgar score comprises five components: 1)
color, 2) heart rate, 3) reflexes, 4) muscle tone,
and 5) respiration, each of which is given a score
of 0, 1, or 2.
What does an Apgar score of 4 mean?
A normal Apgar score is 7 to 10 and means a newborn
is in good to excellent condition, usually only
requiring routine post-delivery care. ... Those with an
Apgar score under 4 are in poor condition and need
immediate medical attention.

What does an Apgar score of 4 mean?

A normal Apgar score is 7 to 10 and means a newborn is in
good to excellent condition, usually only requiring routine
post-delivery care. ... Those with an Apgar score under 4 are
in poor condition and need immediate medical attention.
 The Apgar Evaluation Scale
60sec 5min
Heart Rate Absent
(0)
Less than 100
(1)
100 to 140
(2) 1 2
Respiratory Apneic
effort (0)
Shallow, irregular
(1)
Lusty cry and breathing
(2) 1 1
Response to No response
catheter and (0)
stimulation Grimace
(1)
Cough or sneeze
(2) 1 2
Muscle tone Flaccid