Download or read book Universal screening of young children for developmental disorders written by Ina Wallace and published by RTI Press. This book was released on 2018-02-18 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past decade, American and Canadian pediatric societies have recommended that pediatric care clinicians follow a schedule of routine surveillance and screening for young children to detect conditions such as developmental delay, speech and language delays and disorders, and autism spectrum disorder. The goal of these recommendations is to ensure that children with these developmental issues receive appropriate referrals for evaluation and intervention. However, in 2015 and 2016, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care issued recommendations that did not support universal screening for these conditions. This occasional paper is designed to help make sense of the discrepancy between Task Force recommendations and those of the pediatric community in light of research and practice. To clarify the issues, this paper reviews the distinction between screening and surveillance; the benefits of screening and early identification; how the USPSTF makes its recommendations; and what the implications of not supporting screening are for research, clinical practice, and families.
Download or read book Universal Screening of Young Children for Developmental Disorders written by Ina F. Wallace and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past decade, American and Canadian pediatric societies have recommended that pediatric care clinicians follow a schedule of routine surveillance and screening for young children to detect conditions such as developmental delay, speech and language delays and disorders, and autism spectrum disorder. The goal of these recommendations is to ensure that children with these developmental issues receive appropriate referrals for evaluation and intervention. However, in 2015 and 2016, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care issued recommendations that did not support universal screening for these conditions. This occasional paper is designed to help make sense of the discrepancy between Task Force recommendations and those of the pediatric community in light of research and practice. To clarify the issues, this paper reviews the distinction between screening and surveillance; the benefits of screening and early identification; how the USPSTF makes its recommendations; and what the implications of not supporting screening are for research, clinical practice, and families.
Download or read book Developmental Screening in Your Community written by Diane D. Bricker and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strengthen your community's screening and early detection system with this integrated, low-cost, adaptable approach--your big-picture plan for catching delays and connecting young children with the services and supports they need.
Download or read book Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics written by Robert G. Voigt and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All-new clinical resource for managing children with developmental and behavioral concerns. Developed by leading experts in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, the all-new AAP Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics gives one place to turn for expert recommendations to deliver, coordinate, and/or monitor quality developmental/behavioral care within the medical home. The one resource with all the essentials for pediatric primary care providers. Evaluation and care initiation: Interviewing and counseling, Surveillance and screening, Psychoeducational testing, Neurodevelopment.
Download or read book Early Identification of Children at Risk written by R.N. Emde and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains contributions that are interdisciplinary and inter national. The editors believe this is an especially timely and promising enterprise, for both sources of diversity are needed for improving our abilities to identify the young child at risk and to prevent disability. In terms of diSciplines, the volume brings together papers by health care providers (such as pediatricians and public health nurses) as well as educators and psychologists. Each of these groups works in dissimilar settings and faces dissimilar problems: Health care providers seek sim ple identification procedures for use in busy primary care settings; psy chologists emphasize well-constructed research designs; and educators reflect the need for early identification and education. Each of these spe cialist groups has something to offer the other, but too often each tends to limit its publications and readings to its own discipline, thus failing to capitalize on a wider scope. of knowledge and practice. We hope that this selection of papers will allow all readers addressing the early iden tification of children at risk to generate a more integrated interdiscipli nary perspective. We also hope this volume reflects the sense of excitement that we feel from a sharing of international perspectives. There is no single ap proach to the early identification of children at risk that is universally applicable to all countries. In addition, approaches within each country vary because of availability of financial and human resources and dif fering expectations of local communities.
Download or read book Universal Screening in Educational Settings written by Ryan J. Kettler and published by Amer Psychological Assn. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book addresses the following topics related to evidence-based, universal screening in educational settings: screening within a multitiered early prevention model; multiple-gating approaches in universal screening within school and community settings; developing and evaluating screening systems; screening as innovation; early childhood literacy screening; screening for early reading skills using data to guide resources and instruction; mathematics screening measures for the primary grades; broadband screening of academic and social behavior; behavioral and mental health screening; and universal screening of English language learners"--Create. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved).
Download or read book Learning disabilities screening and evaluation guide for low and middle income countries written by Anne M. Hayes and published by RTI Press. This book was released on 2018-04-29 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning disabilities are among the most common disabilities experienced in childhood and adulthood. Although identifying learning disabilities in a school setting is a complex process, it is particularly challenging in low- and middle-income countries that lack the appropriate resources, tools, and supports. This guide provides an introduction to learning disabilities and describes the processes and practices that are necessary for the identification process. It also describes a phased approach that countries can use to assess their current screening and evaluation services, as well as determine the steps needed to develop, strengthen, and build systems that support students with learning disabilities. This guide also provides intervention recommendations that teachers and school administrators can implement at each phase of system development. Although this guide primarily addresses learning disabilities, the practices, processes, and systems described may be also used to improve the identification of other disabilities commonly encountered in schools.
Download or read book America s Children written by Institute of Medicine and National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1998-10-27 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's Children is a comprehensive, easy-to-read analysis of the relationship between health insurance and access to care. The book addresses three broad questions: How is children's health care currently financed? Does insurance equal access to care? How should the nation address the health needs of this vulnerable population? America's Children explores the changing role of Medicaid under managed care; state-initiated and private sector children's insurance programs; specific effects of insurance status on the care children receive; and the impact of chronic medical conditions and special health care needs. It also examines the status of "safety net" health providers, including community health centers, children's hospitals, school-based health centers, and others and reviews the changing patterns of coverage and tax policy options to increase coverage of private-sector, employer-based health insurance. In response to growing public concerns about uninsured children, last year Congress voted to provide $24 billion over five years for new state insurance initiatives. This volume will serve as a primer for concerned federal policymakers and regulators, state agency officials, health plan decisionmakers, health care providers, children's health advocates, and researchers.
Download or read book Developmental Delay in Early Childhood written by Human Kinetics and published by . This book was released on 1991-11-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special issue of Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly examines early childhood physical activity for children with special developmental needs. Because this is a relatively new field of research, the papers seek to stimulate further investigation by providing strategies for collecting data and methods for compiling and communicating results. The studies are intended to influence a wide range of professionals, including researchers, program instructors in adapted physical activity, and practicing early childhood movement specialists.
Download or read book Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children written by Melissa L. McPheeters and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 68 children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the majority of children are not diagnosed until after 4 years of age. Current approaches rely on developmental surveillance, general developmental screening, and/or parental concerns. Systematic screening has been advocated for identifying ASD at earlier ages. OBJECTIVE: We systematically reviewed the evidence about benefits and harms of routine screening for ASD in primary care settings. METHODS: We explicitly focused on studies of screening instruments for use in young (d36 months of age), unselected populations (e.g., universal screening approaches). RESULTS: We identified 17 unique screening studies reported in 22 papers. The most commonly studied tool was the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT), including the most recently available variant (M-CHAT-Revised with Followup [M-CHAT-R/F]), which has a positive predictive value of 48 percent in diverse populations of children ages 16 to 30 months. Forty-two studies of good and fair quality addressed interventions for young children. Among these, 17 involved direct provision of intervention to children. Fifteen of these 17 studies assessed cognitive outcomes, and outcomes were significantly more improved in the treatment versus comparison arm in 10 studies. Sixteen of these 17 studies assessed language outcomes, and outcomes were significantly improved in the treatment versus comparison group in 10 studies. Thirteen studies involved parent training. Five of these 13 studies addressed cognitive outcomes, and outcomes were significantly improved in the treatment versus comparison group in one study. Twelve of the 13 studies addressed language outcomes, and outcomes were significantly improved in the treatment versus comparison group in three studies. Thus, 20 studies overall measured cognitive outcomes and 11 reported greater benefit for the intervention group compared to the control group, and language outcomes were significantly improved in treatment versus comparison arms in 13 of 28 studies assessing language. Twelve studies focused on play and interaction and typically measured joint attention as the outcome. Nine out of 10 studies evaluating joint attention outcomes reported greater benefit in the treatment arm compared to the control arm. None of the studies focused on screen-detected children. CONCLUSIONS: Both the M-CHAT and the M-CHAT-R/F, when including the followup interview procedure, have a positive predictive value of around 50 percent in community practices for children between 16 and 30 months of age. Screening tools are widely available. Multiple treatments are available to young children with ASD. Early intensive interventions demonstrate statistically significant improvements in cognitive and language outcomes in children compared to eclectic treatments obtained in the community or other comparison groups, although the studies are generally small, and, within the studies, some children benefit while others do not. We found no studies that directly compared long-term outcomes of screened versus nonscreened children. More research is needed to determine the benefits and harms of screening the general population.
Download or read book Screening and Assessment of Young Children at Developmental Risk written by John H. Meier and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Preschool Screening written by Robert Lichtenstein and published by Grune & Stratton, Incorporated. This book was released on 1984 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Testing and evaluating children to see if they're ready for reading and school.
Download or read book Neurological Psychiatric and Developmental Disorders written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brain disordersâ€"neurological, psychiatric, and developmentalâ€"now affect at least 250 million people in the developing world, and this number is expected to rise as life expectancy increases. Yet public and private health systems in developing countries have paid relatively little attention to brain disorders. The negative attitudes, prejudice, and stigma that often surround many of these disorders have contributed to this neglect. Lacking proper diagnosis and treatment, millions of individual lives are lost to disability and death. Such conditions exact both personal and economic costs on families, communities, and nations. The report describes the causes and risk factors associated with brain disorders. It focuses on six representative brain disorders that are prevalent in developing countries: developmental disabilities, epilepsy, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and stroke. The report makes detailed recommendations of ways to reduce the toll exacted by these six disorders. In broader strokes, the report also proposes six major strategies toward reducing the overall burden of brain disorders in the developing world.
Download or read book Developmental Screening in Early Childhood written by Samuel J. Meisels and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-07-23 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.
Download or read book Screening and Assessment written by Samuel J. Meisels and published by Zero to Three. This book was released on 1989 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this document is to suggest guidelines for the identification and assessment of children who should participate in programs related to the infant-toddler (Part H) and the preschool (Part B, Section 619) components of Public Law 99-457, the Education of the Handicapped Amendments of 1986. The guidelines integrate information from the fields of medicine, health care, social services, psychology, and education and describe practices to advance the field of early intervention and improve services to children and families. The document first describes the requirements of Public Law 99-457 regarding screening and assessment. A theoretical viewpoint about childhood development is presented, and the differences between screening and assessment are outlined. The complex factors involved in defining the population to be served by Public Law 99-457 are noted, and guidelines for screening and assessing young disabled and developmentally vulnerable children are then proposed. A sequenced planning process is outlined and future tasks are listed. Appendices are attached that contain illustrations of several different models, representative lists of screening and assessment instruments and procedures, a glossary, and regulations from Public Law 94-142 and Public Law 99-457 that pertain to screening and assessment. Includes 79 references. (JDD)
Download or read book Universal Developmental Screening written by and published by . This book was released on 2012* with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
