Elements and Performance Criteria
- Apply knowledge of human development
- 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
- Apply knowledge of lifespan development theories to clarify client's development status
- Take into account the range of factors that may have impacted on appearance and behaviour of the client in relation to community services to be delivered
- Obtain information through observation and/or questioning to identify any actual or potential problems in relation to community services to be delivered
- Check client's developmental status
- Use detailed knowledge of human development across the lifespan to check developmental status prior to delivering service
- Clarify suitability of community services being delivered in relation to client's developmental status
- Consult appropriate person to clarify implications and significance of client's developmental status in the case of uncertainty or limits on own capability or authority
- Where appropriate consult with the clients carer, family or significant other to gather relevant information
- Identify developmental issues
- Identify a range of signs of developmental issues using standard methods and protocols
- Identify potential factors responsible for significant developmental issues
- Identify potential risk factors associated with developmental issues
- Recognise and refer potentially serious issues in line with organisation requirements
- Document developmental issues in line with organisation policies and procedures
- Check for and respond appropriately to specific issues