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When
should developmental screening be done?
In July
2006, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a
policy statement on developmental screening. They recommended
that all children receive developmental screening using a
standardized tool at 9, 18, and 30 months of age.
Targeted
screening happens when screening is conducted because of concerns
about a child. Parents and child care teachers have the opportunity
to observe children in their care on a daily basis. It is
possible, for example, for a child care teacher or a parent
to notice when a child who is usually outgoing is suddenly
very quiet or subdued. Another example would be a child who
had been dry at night suddenly resumes bed wetting. If such
concerns arise they should be addressed promptly. Consider
conducting a screen to validate concerns or offer reassurance,
and offering guidance to parents about how to best support
the child.
Screening
timeline
Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners has developed
an Early Childhood Screening Periodicity
Schedule for Children ages birth to 8 years. It outlines
recommended ages for not only developmental screening, but
other health screens as well such as blood lead, vision, hearing
and social-emotional screening.
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