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• A comparative review of developmental screening tests
  Frances P. Glascoe, Elaine D. Martin, and Steven Humphrey. Pediatrics. Oct 1990. 86(4): 547-554. Abstract available online at: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/86/4/547 To help physicians select from the array of developmental screening instruments, 19 different screening tests were administered by a pediatrician and rated by a panel of pediatricians and a special educator. (From abstract).
  A comparative review of developmental screening tests

• Autism spectrum disorder screening and management practices among general pediatric providers
  Susan Dosreis, et al. Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Apr 2006; 27(2) Supplement 2: S88-S94. Abstract available online at: http://www.jrnldbp.com/pt/re/jdbp/abstract.00004703-200604002-00006.htm;jsessionid=GFhJjP91NB2sLd22yn5cx0b1Wth1QD2mLqVdGyyppNY76HmjkCLJ!-710095081!181195628!8091!-1 This study examines (1) the factors influencing the use of general developmental and autism-specific screening tools in primary care pediatric practice, (2) the barriers to providing these assessments, and (3) pediatricians' beliefs regarding ASD (autism spectrum disorder) prevalence. (From abstract).
  Autism spectrum disorder screening and management practices among general pediatric providers

• Barriers to the Identification and Management of Psychocsocial Issues in Children and Maternal Depression.
  Sarah McCue Hurwitz, Kelly Kelleher, Ruth Stein, et al. Pediatrics 2007; 119; 208-218 The purpose of this work was to determine whether (1) perceived barriers to care for children's psychosocial issues and maternal depression aggregate into patient, physician, and organizational domains, (2) barrier domains are distinct for mothers and children, and (3) physician, patient, and practice/organizational characteristics are associated with different barrier domains for children and mothers. (From Introduction)
  Depression screening.pdf

• Brief Maternal Depression Screening at Well-Child Visits
  Ardis L. Olson, Allen J. Dietrich, Greg Prazar, et al. Pediatrics Vol. 118 No. 1 July 2006, pp. 207-216 This study examines how routine, brief, maternal depression screening conducted during well-child visits was feasible and detects mothers who are willing to discuss depression and stress issues with their pediatrician. (From web Overview)
  Brief Maternal Depression Screening at Well-Child Visits

• Bright Futures: Guidelines for health supervision of infants, children, and adolescents.
  M Green and J Palfrey (Eds.) (2nd ed.). (Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 2nd ed., rev.1994; 2000; 2002). 338 pp., 1 CD-ROM. These Bright Futures guidelines present a detailed framework for health professionals, in partnership with families, to promote the developmental health and well-being of children from birth to young adulthood. (From web Overview)
  Bright Futures: Guidelines for health supervision of infants, children, and adolescents.

• Can developmental screening tests identify children who are developmentally at risk?
  Samuel .J. Meisels. Pediatrics. Apr 1989; 83(4): 578-585. Abstract available online at: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/83/4/578 This article discusses findings suggesting that the Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) underrefers children. The author presents other screening tests with more optimal psychometric properties. (From abstract).
  Can developmental screening tests identify children who are developmentally at risk?

• Developmental Stages of Developmental Screening: Steps to Implementation of a Successful Program
  Pinto-Martin, Dunkle, Earls, Fliedner, Landes. American Journal of Public Health, 95(November 2005):1928 - 1932. This report explores the challenges of instituting universal developmental screening as part of pediatric care and presents 2 models of existing or planned programs for early screening for autism spectrum disorder and developmental disability (1 in a community-based setting and 1 in a pediatric setting), and discusses the pros and cons of the different strategies. (From Abstract)
  Developmental Stages of Developmental Screening: Steps to Implementation of a Successful Program

• Identifying Infants and Young Children With Developmental Disorders in the Medical Home: An Algorithm for Developmental Surveillance and Screening
  Council on Children With Disabilities et al. Pediatrics 118 (1): 405. (2006) This statement provides an algorithm as a strategy to support health care professionals in developing a pattern and practice for addressing developmental concerns in children from birth through 3 years of age. The authors recommend that developmental surveillance be incorporated at every well-child preventive care visit. (From Abstract)
  Identifying Infants and Young Children With Developmental Disorders in the Medical Home: An Algorithm for Developmental Surveillance and Screening

• Perinatal Depression: Prevalence, Screening, Accuracy, and Screening Outcomes: Summary
  BN Gaynes et al. AHRQ Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 119, February 2005. Available online at: http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/peridepsum.htm#Contents A systematic review of the evidence on the prevalence and incidence of perinatal depression, the accuracy of screening instruments for perinatal depression, and the effectiveness of interventions for women screened as high risk for developing perinatal depression.(From introduction)
  peridepsum.pdf

• Psychometric properties and standardization samples of four screening tests for infants and young children: A review
  L.L.S. Lee and S.R. Harris. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2005; 17(2): 140-147. Abstract available online at: http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/abstract.00001577-200501720-00005.htm;jsessionid=GKhTDH3yL6snQygYZS2j4xGjZSyrs9BhSy0rQnst22qwdhG1lvn7!-9948752!181195628!8091!-1 This article compares traditional psychometric properties (interrater and test-retest reliability, concurrent and predictive validity), clinical epidemiological characteristics (sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive values), and standardization samples of four tests useful to pediatric therapists in screening infants and young children for developmental delays. (From abstract).
  Psychometric properties and standardization samples of four screening tests for infants and young children: A review

• Screening for developmental and behavioral problems
  Frances P. Glascoe. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews. 2005;11(3): 173-179. Abstract available online at: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/abstract/112091905/ABSTRACT This article describes methods to identify accurate measures (of developmental and behavioral/mental health problems) and presents standards for screening tests.(From abstract).
  Screening for developmental and behavioral problems

• Screening for developmental delay: Reliable, easy-to-use tools
  Sutton Hamilton. Posted with permission from Journal of Family Practice. 2006. 55(5): 415-421. Available online at: http://www.jfponline.com/Pages.asp?AID=4101&UID= The author discusses practical, reliable screening tools to use to improve the likelihood of identifying children who need help.
  Screening for developmental delay: Reliable, easy-to-use tools

• Screening for speech and language delay in preschool children: Systematic evidence review for the US Preventive Services Task Force
  H.D Nelson, P. Nygren, M. Walker, et al. Pediatrics. 2006; 117(2): e298-319. Abstract available online at: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/117/2/e298 This article evaluates the strengths and limits of evidence about the effectiveness of screening and interventions for speech and language delay in preschool-aged children to determine the balance of benefits and adverse effects of routine screening in primary care. This evidence was used by the US Preventive Services Task Force for the development of routine screening guidelines. (From abstract).
  Screening for speech and language delay in preschool children: Systematic evidence review for the US Preventive Services Task Force