Developmental assessment

Question 1

Structure of check

Answer 1

if in doubt start with BINDS

HPC - associated symptoms, general health survey

Early life & developmental hx - RFs, pregnancy, birth, neonatal, current status & development

systemic enquiry

Question 2

associated symptoms to ask about

Answer 2

irritability // fever // poor feeding // poor sleeping // change in bowel habits // rash

Question 3

RFs during pregnancy

Answer 3

smoking
alcohol
illness
meds used

Question 4

pregnancy questions

Answer 4

preterm
delivery method
illness during pregnancy

Question 5

birth questions

Answer 5

weight
condition
delivery-related complications
neonatal complications

Question 6

quick survey questions

Answer 6

PMH /PSH / hospitalisations
DH + allergies
FH
SH - siblings, parents’ jobs, special dietary requirements, personality, living conditions, 2nd hand smoke exposure

Question 7

current status & milestones

Answer 7

height & weight charts
immunisations

gross motor function
fine motor function
social function
vision & hearing