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Use the DAYC to identify developmental delays or deficits in children (from birth through 5 years, 11 months) who may benefit from early intervention. The DAYC comprises five subtests that measure the assessment areas mandated by IDEA: |
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Cognition |
Social-Emotional Development |
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Attention |
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Social Interactions |
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Memory |
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Purposive Planning |
Adaptive Behavior |
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Decision Making |
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Self-Help Skills |
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Discrimination |
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Physical Development |
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Communication |
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Gross and Fine Motor |
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Receptive and Expressive Language |
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Development |
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Verbal or Nonverbal Expression |
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Because you can assess any combination of the five domains, the test can be tailored to the particular child's needs. Subtests can be individually administered, separately or as a comprehensive battery, in approximately 10-20 minutes. The test format allows you to collect information about a child's abilities through observation, caregiver interview, and direct assessment. |
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Normed on a national sample of 1,269 children, the test yields standard scores, percentile ranks and age equivalents. |
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The DAYC is an invaluable tool that provides clinicians with a base from which to monitor change and evaluate a child's progress in special early childhood settings. |
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