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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes.
2. Apply knowledge of human development to check client’s developmental status
   • Observe and/or question the client appropriately to obtain information about client’s developmental status
   • Review any available documented information about the client’s developmental status
   • Consult with the client’s carer, family or significant others to gather relevant information where appropriate
   • Apply knowledge of lifespan development theories to clarify client’s development status
3. Identify developmental issues
   • Recognise factors that may have impacted on appearance and behaviour of the client
   • Clarify suitability of community services being delivered in relation to client’s developmental status
   • Consult appropriate person/s to clarify concerns about client’s developmental status
   • Identify potential risk factors associated with developmental issues
   • Recognise and refer potentially serious issues in line with organisational requirements
   • Document developmental issues in line with organisational policies and procedures
4. Check for and respond appropriately to specific issues
   • Check for any issues that may require notification, and report if necessary
   • Check for any indications of other issues that may impact the provision of services and/or require referral
   • Report and document accurately and with the detail required by the organisational policies and procedures
5. Apply knowledge of human development to check client’s developmental status
   • Observe and/or question the client appropriately to obtain information about client’s developmental status
   • Review any available documented information about the client’s developmental status
   • Consult with the client’s carer, family or significant others to gather relevant information where appropriate
   • Apply knowledge of lifespan development theories to clarify client’s development status