Description
Beginning with an overview of formal developmental screening, this tutorial explores many aspects of screening, from communication to practical aspects of office management.
Getting started
The Tutorial Tour is a Flash movie that demonstrates the main features of the tutorial. You will learn how to navigate the tutorial, and learn how to log in and record your work. You can skip this step if you are already familiar with the Tutorial.
Who should use this tutorial?
The tutorial is intended for health professionals working in a primary care setting. It other professionals and students may also find it informative.
About this tutorial
Early identification and intervention for developmental and behavioral problems in childhood can make a great difference in the lives of children and families. Unfortunately, it is easy to overlook the early signs of disability, leading to delays of treatment and, in many cases, more severe impairment and family distress.
This tutorial guides you through the science and practice of screening. It highlights different conditions, and different practice styles. It identifies some of the pitfalls involved in screening.
The tutorial focuses on primary care medical practice. Screening and identification can and should happen in many settings.
How to use the tutorial
The tutorial includes a variety of brief articles on practical and theoretical aspects of developmental and behavioral screening. It is recommended that you read the Fundamentals section first, and then explore other material.
Some sections include activities that you may want to complete offline, and then go back to the web and mark that section as complete.
There are more related material on the website, including other articles, handouts, links, and references.
Evaluation
The most important evaluation is self-evaluation. Please share your thoughts using the form at the end of each item. We will be providing an overall evaluation form.
Continuing Education
Continuing education may be available if you complete this tutorial as a self-study activity. This material is not currently accredited and is offered for free.
Disclaimer
We have made efforts to check the information in this tutorial for accuracy and consistency with current clinical practice guidelines where available. Individual patient care decisions need to be made in the full context of the case. The tutorial does not constitute an exclusive standard of care. Some material may reflect the point of view of an individual author but does not necessarily represent the views of All Children's Hospital, the American Academy of Pediatrics, or the Commonwealth Fund of NYC.
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Publication date: Mar 28, 2005
Revise date: Apr 1, 2005
TextID: 412
