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• Developmental Stages of Developmental Screening: Steps to Implementation of a Successful Program
  Jennifer A. Pinto-Martin et al. Am J Public Health, Nov 2005; 95(11):1928-1932. Abstract available online at: http://www.ajph.org/cgi/content/abstract/95/11/1928?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&author1=pinto-martin&andorexactfulltext=and&searchid=1&FIRSTINDEX=0&sortspec=relevance&resourcetype=HWCIT. This article discusses the challenges of instituting universal developmental screening as part of pediatric care and presents two models of existing or planned programs of early screening for autism spectrum disorder and developmental disability. (From abstract).
  http://www.ajph.org/cgi/content/abstract/95/11/1928?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&author1=pinto-martin&andorexactfulltext=and&searchid=1&FIRSTINDEX=0&sortspec=relevance&resourcetype=HWCIT

• Early identification of children's special needs: Astudy in five metropolitan communities
  Judith Palfrey et al. J Pediatr. Nov 1987;111(5):651-659. Abstract available online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=2444688&dopt=Citation. This article focuses on the identification of children's problems and the involvement of the medical system in the diagnosis.
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=2444688&dopt=Citation

• Effect of the Pediatrician on the Mother-Infant Relationship
  Casey and Whitt. Pediatrics, Apr 1980 65(4), 815-820. Abstract available online at: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/65/4/815 This article discusses the positive effect of well child care on mother-infant relationships.
  http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/65/4/815

• Effectiveness of Compliance With Pediatric Preventive Care Guidelines Among Medicaid Beneficiaries
  Rosemarie B. Hakim and Barry V. Bye. Pediatrics, July 2001;108(1): 90-97. Available online at: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/108/1/90 This article finds that a series of well-child visits maintained during the first 2 years of life has a positive effect on health outcomes as indicated by a decrease in avoidable hospitalizations among poor and near-poor children, regardless of race, level of poverty, or health status. (From abstract)
  http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/108/1/90

• First Experiences With Early Intervention: A National Perspective
  Donald B. Bailey et al. Pediatrics, Apr 2004; 113(4): 887-896. Abstract available online at: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/113/4/887. This article describes families' experiences interacting with medical providers to determine eligibility and access services in response to concern about a child's development.
  http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/113/4/887

• From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development
  Jack Shonkoff and Deborah Phillips. (Washington, DC: National Research Council and Institute of Medicine, 2000). This book presents important conclusions about nature-versus-nurture, the impact of being born into a working family, the effect of politics on programs for children, the costs and benefits of intervention, and other issues. The committee issues a series of challenges to decision makers regarding the quality of child care, issues of racial and ethnic diversity, the integration of children's cognitive and emotional development, and more. (From overview)
  http://books.nap.edu/catalog/9824.html

• How do primary care physicians identify young children with developmental delays? A national survey
  Laura Sices et al. J Dev Behav Pediatr. Dec 2003;24(6):409-417. Abstract available online at: http://www.jrnldbp.com/pt/re/jdbp/abstract.00004703-200312000-00002.htm;jsessionid=GDWcVGJ2t4tGBr7xmYCxwnyypjcRTNwpYsKM0VTKcD8y2nsQ1N9S!-710095081!181195628!8091!-1. This article focuses on the practices of primary care physicians regarding developmental surveillance and screening during pediatric preventive care visits (From abstract).
  http://www.jrnldbp.com/pt/re/jdbp/abstract.00004703-200312000-00002.htm;jsessionid=GDWcVGJ2t4tGBr7xmYCxwnyypjcRTNwpYsKM0VTKcD8y2nsQ1N9S!-710095081!181195628!8091!-1

• Identification of Children <36 Months at Risk for Developmental Problems and Referral to Early Identification Programs
  AAP, Division of Health Policy Research, April 2003. Periodic Survey #53:  Executive Summary. Available online at: http://www.aap.org/research/periodicsurvey/ps53exs.htm This survey was initiated by the American Academy of Pediatrics' Project Advisory Committee-Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs (National Center) to explore pediatricians' experiences with identifying children <36 months at risk for developmental problems and their perceptions of, involvement with, and referrals to Early Intervention (EI) programs. (From executive summary).
  http://www.aap.org/research/periodicsurvey/ps53exs.htm

• Measuring the Quality of Preventive and Developmental Services for Young Children: National Estimates and Patterns of Clinicians' Performance
  Christina Bethell. Pediatrics. Jun 2004;113 (6 Suppl):1973-83. Abstract available online at: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/113/6/S1/1973 Using National Survey on Early Childhood Health data, this article generates a national picture of performance in the area of preventive and developmental services for children aged 4 to 35 months using 4 composite quality measures in the areas of 1) anticipatory guidance and parental education, 2) screening for family psychosocial risks, 3) screening for smoking and drug and alcohol use in the home, and 4) provision of family-centered care.
  http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/113/6/S1/1973

• Organizational Characteristics and Preventive Service Delivery in Private Practices: A Peek Inside the "Black Box" of Private Practices Caring for Children
  Greg Randolph et al. Pediatrics, Jun 2005. 115(6):1704-1711. Abstract available online at: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/115/6/1704. Focusing on North Carolina, this article describes selected organizational characteristics and preventive service delivery features that might affect the quality of primary care for children in private practices. The authors find low levels of preventive service performance and substantial variation in performance among practices.
  http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/115/6/1704

• Pediatricians' reported practices regarding developmental screening: Do guidelines work? Do they help?
  Nina Sand et al. Pediatrics. Jul 2005;116(1):174-179. Abstract available online at: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/116/1/174 This article discusses the impact of AAP policy statements on physicians' use of screening for developmental delays.
  http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/116/1/174

• Prevalence of Depression During Pregnancy: Systematic Review
  Heather Bennett et al. Obstet Gynecol, Apr 2004; 103(4): 698-709. Abstract available online at: http://www.greenjournal.org/cgi/content/abstract/103/4/698 This article reviews literature concerning the prevalence of depression during pregnancy by trimester.
  http://www.greenjournal.org/cgi/content/abstract/103/4/698

• Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms in Late Pregnancy and Postpartum
  Ann Josefsson et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand, Mar 2001; 80(3): 251-255. Abstract available online at: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1034/j.1600-0412.2001.080003251.x This article discussess the prevalence and detection of postnatal depression and depression in late pregnancy.
  http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1034/j.1600-0412.2001.080003251.x

• Profile of referrals for early childhood developmental delay to ambulatory subspecialty clinics
  M.I. Shevell et al. J Child Neurol. Sep 2001;16(9):645-650. Abstract available online at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11575603&dopt=Citation. This article focuses on the profile and pattern of referral to subspecialty clinics of young children with suspected developmental delay, along with the factors prompting their referral. (From abstract).
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11575603&dopt=Citation

• Providing health care for low–income children: reconciling child health goals with child health financing realities
  Sara Rosenbaum and Kay Johnson, The Milbank Quarterly, 1986; 64(3):442–478. Abstract available online at: http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0887-378X(1986)64%3A3%3C442%3APHCFLC%3E2.0.CO%3B2-N#abstract A survey of Medicaid EPSDT programs in the fifty states pinpoints shortcomings in adequate financing and sound standards of practice. Reconciling child health goals with program realities will require new federal and state initiatives. (From Abstract).
  http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0887-378X(1986)64%3A3%3C442%3APHCFLC%3E2.0.CO%3B2-N#abstract

• Rethinking well child care
  Edward L. Schor. Pediatrics. July 2004; 114(1): 210-216. Abstract available online at: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/extract/114/1/210 This article dissusses the need "for major revision of well-child care, taking into account the varying needs of individual children and families, the operation of child health care practices, and the broad issues of access to primary care and payment for services within the US health care system." (From abstract).
  http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/extract/114/1/210

• Screening for speech and language delay: A systematic review of the literature
  J. Law, J. Boyle, F. Harris, et al. Health Technology Assessment. 1998 2(9): 1-184. Executive summary available online at: http://www.hta.ac.uk/execsumm/summ209.htm This review aims to provide the information needed to help decide whether universal screening for speech and language delays should be implemented. (From executive summary).
  http://www.hta.ac.uk/execsumm/summ209.htm

• The feasibility of universal screening for primary speech and language delay: Findings from a systematic review of the literature
  James Law et al. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 2000; 2(3):190-200. Abstract available online at: http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayIssue?jid=DMC&volumeId=42&issueId=03# This paper reports on a systematic review of the literature commissioned to examine the feasibility of universal screening for speech and language delay. This paper discusses the type of data that would be needed to address this issue further and recommendations are made for alternative approaches to early identification. (From abstract).
  http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayIssue?jid=DMC&volumeId=42&issueId=03#

• The Timing of Maternal Depressive Symptoms and Mothers' Parenting Practices With Young Children: Implications for Pediatric Practice
  Kathryn Taaffe McLearn, Cynthia S. Minkovitz, Donna M. Strobino, Elisabeth Marks, and William Hou. Pediatrics Vol. 118 No. 1 July 2006, pp. e174-e182 (doi:10.1542/peds.2005-1551). this study sought to determine whether concurrent maternal depressive symptoms have a greater effect than earlier depressive symptoms on the emergence of maternal parenting practices at 30 to 33 months in 3 important domains of child safety, development, and discipline. (From Objective)
  http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/118/1/e174