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February 2023 Newsletter
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Implementing Developmental Screening in your Practice
Parents expect their doctor to identify developmental and behavioral problems early and accurately. By integrating standardized screening into your practice, you can better meet this expectation.
Formalized, evidence-based screening detects far more delays than surveillance alone. Developmental screening and appropriate referral are critical for school readiness and lifelong health.
Luckily, there are a wide range of developmental screens to utilize at your practice; however, with so many options, it may be overwhelming to choose what is best! We have compiled helpful resources to understand, choose, and order the many developmental screening tools available.
Understanding and Choosing Tools
The following resources detail available screening tools and compare them to help you make the best choice for your practice.
- Developmental and Behavioral Screening Tool Manual for Providers
- Comparison chart of screening tools
- AAP comparison of screening tools
Developmental Screening Tools:
Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
- Information about Ages and Stages
- ASQ-3 Starter Kit
- Free online version of ASQ
- Lower-priced, hard-copy version of ASQ
SWYC (Survey of Wellbeing of Young Children)
Parents’ Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS)
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