Category: D

A form of adoption in which an adoption agency handles arrangements for an adoption that originated privately.  

Ability to perceive the distance of objects and their relative position in space. The perception of spatial relationships; three-dimensional perception.  

A hearing at which the court assesses whether or not the state should take temporary custody of a child, as in extreme cases of child abuse and neglect.  

A procedure used to build up teeth in some cases of malocclusion. A filling composed of gold or porcelain that is extended to cover the cusps or peaks of the teeth for greater protection of a tooth. An onlay fits into the space in a tooth that a dentist has prepared after removing decay and…

A summary of the relationship between the growth of a child’s teeth and the statistical average for a child of the same size and sex; if a child of six has a maturity of teeth and jaw formation normally seen in a seven-year-old, that child’s dental age is seven.  

In traditional hospital births, the room in which the child is actually born, to which a woman is normally transferred from a labor room. In look and furniture, a delivery room is much like an operating room, which has the advantage of having medical equipment readily at hand, should they be needed if complications develop…

Term used to describe behavior or acts that lead to the conviction of a minor in juvenile court often behavior that would, if performed by an adult, be labeled criminal. The term delinquent is also often used to refer to juveniles who have violated social standards or are considered unsocialized. More loosely, the term refers…

A way of ranking test scores; the same principle as a percentile but with 10 divisions.  

A list prepared at the end of each term (traditionally by the dean’s office) indicating which students at the college or university achieved a grade point average of B or better or, if number grades are used, generally 90 or better; the college equivalent of a high school’s honor roll.  

Treatment given to a child and some or all family members while they remain living in their own home. In cases of child abuse and neglect, day treatment services may include psychological and social counseling, structured supervision, and activities designed to break the cycle of abuse and begin the process of repairing the damage. A…