Developmental Screening

Question 1

What are the 2 strategies to promote detection of delays

Answer 1

developmental surveillance at every well child visit

developmental screening at 9, 18, and 30 month well child visits and whenever concerns are raised

Question 2

WHat is surveillance

Answer 2

Developmental history
Observation of development
Medial history and exam
Documentation

Question 3

M-CHAT

Answer 3

modified checklist for autism in toddlers

Question 4

When does the child fail M-CHAT

Answer 4

2 or more critical items failed OR when any 3 items are failed