Ped growth

Question 1

When are developmental screenings done, according to the AAP?

Answer 1

9, 18, and 30 months or whenever concerns are raised

Question 2

When should developmental surveillance be done?

Answer 2

At every well child visit

Question 3

What are the four features of surveillance?

Answer 3

1. Taking a developmental history
2. Observation of development
3. Medical history
4. Documentation

Question 4

True or false: Informal strategies of assessing development usually fail

Answer 4

True (60-80%)

Question 5

What is the MCHAT? When is it given?

Answer 5

Modified CHecklist for Autism in Children

Between 18-24 months

Question 6

When does a child fail the MCHAT?

Answer 6

when 2 or more critical items are failed or when any three items are failed

Question 7

What are the three referrals that can be made if there is a concern for autism or other childhood developmental delay?

Answer 7

1. Area education agency (AEA)
2. Therapy
3. DBPeds

Question 8

What is the AEA?

Answer 8

Area education agency

Government funded program for screening and helping developmentally delayed children

Question 9

Why are quality screens effective, and do not actually take extra time?

Answer 9

Focused visits

Decreases “oh by the way” concerns