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Developmental/Behavioral
1 out of 6 children are diagnosed with a developmental
disorder and/or behavioral problem.
By incorporating developmental
surveillance and screening into preventive
health care visits, the pediatrician has the ideal opportunity
to offer anticipatory guidance to the family
about supporting
their child's development and to facilitate early detection
of a disorder.1 Understanding
the importance of medical home in identifying developmental/behavioral
issues ensures early treatment, access to early intervention
programs, better school placement, and ultimately better
developmental outcomes.2
Resources
For Providers | For
Families
Resources:
- CDC’s Child Development Web site
Learn about the Child Development Studies Team’s major projects and activities,
public health issues in child development, child development milestones, and
down-load Positive Parenting Tips sheets free of charge. You will also find links
to more information, resources, and their partners in promoting child development.
- Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Online (DB Peds)
This site is aimed at professionals interested in child development and behavior, especially in the medical setting. They have increased their focus on primary care development and behavior, especially early identification and screening.
The Learning section features the Toolbox, which is your link to special article features, keywords, and evidence. You can also explore their Handouts, which include both original and borrowed material, suitable for parents.
- National
Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
(NCBDDD)
The mission of the National Center
on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities within
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is to
promote the health of babies, children, and adults,
and enhance the potential for full, productive living.
NCBDDD's work includes identifying the causes of birth
defects and developmental disabilities, helping children
to develop and reach their full potential, and promoting
health and well-being among people of all ages with
disabilities.
Early Intervention:
Increasingly, the benefits of early identification and
treatment on child health outcomes are being proven.3
A child's primary healthcare professional's ability
to perform continuous surveillance and structured screening
within the context of a routine, well-child care visit
provides an opportunity to identify special health care
needs. However, once a child is identified with having
a special health care need, appropriate diagnosis and
follow-up must readily occur. It is in this "next
step" phase that the relationship between the medical
home and an Early Intervention program becomes critical.
To learn more about Early Intervention, and strategies
to access their services, click
here.
1. American Academy of Pediatrics; Council on Children With Disabilities, Section on Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Bright Futures Steering Committee and Medical Home Initiatives for Children With Special Needs Project Advisory Committee. Identifying Infants and Young Children With Developmental Disorders in the Medical Home: An Algorithm for Developmental Surveillance and Screening. Pediatrics. 2006;118(1):405-420
2. Harris S, Handleman J. Age and
IQ at intake as predictors of placement for young children
with autism: A four-to six-year follow up. Journal of
Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2000;30:137-142.
3. American Academy of Pediatrics,
Committee on Children with Disabilities. Role of the
pediatric clinician in family-centered early intervention
services. Pediatrics. 2001; 107: 1155-1157.
Contact Us:
If you have additional questions related to the Medical
Home Screening & Surveillance Program, please send
your question or comment by e-mail to screening@aap.org.
Last Updated
February 21, 2008
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