DAYC-2
Also written as: DAYC-2 — Developmental Assessment of Young Children, Second Edition
A comprehensive assessment tool for evaluating developmental skills in children ages birth to 5 years 11 months across multiple domains.
Full Definition
The Developmental Assessment of Young Children, Second Edition (DAYC-2) is a standardized, norm-referenced assessment instrument designed to identify children with possible developmental delays or giftedness. It evaluates five developmental domains: cognition, communication, social-emotional development, physical development, and adaptive behavior. The assessment can be administered by various professionals and provides both criterion-referenced and norm-referenced information to guide intervention planning and eligibility determinations.
Usage
Usage note: Always include the '-2' to distinguish from the original DAYC version.
In Context
- "The developmental pediatrician recommended a DAYC-2 assessment to comprehensively evaluate the child's skills across all domains." — Referral documentation
- "DAYC-2 results indicated significant delays in the communication and social-emotional domains." — Assessment report