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A new screening tool, the Angkor Hospital for Children Developmental Milestone Assessment Tool (AHC DMAT), was developed for Cambodian children. This tool aims to improve early detection of neurodevelopmental disabilities, addressing the lack of culturally appropriate assessments.

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Developmental Psychology
Global Health

Background:

Millions worldwide face disabilities, with many children not reaching developmental potential.
Early detection and intervention are crucial for preventing adverse developmental outcomes.
Culturally appropriate tools are essential for accurate child development assessment, as Western tools may not be valid in diverse populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a culturally appropriate screening tool for neurodevelopmental disabilities in Cambodian children.
To create the Angkor Hospital for Children Developmental Milestone Assessment Tool (AHC DMAT).

Main Methods:

Modified Western milestones from the Denver Developmental Screening Test II (DDST II).
Incorporated cultural adaptations and expert opinion.
Conducted two pilot screenings with children aged 1 month to 6 years (N=100, N=63).

Main Results:

The final AHC DMAT includes 140 milestones.
49% of milestones were directly from DDST II, 17% were modified DDST II, and 34% were added based on expert input.

Conclusions:

Significant revisions of the DDST II were necessary for a valid Cambodian screening tool.
The AHC DMAT is a foundational step towards a Cambodian-specific developmental screening tool.
Further large-scale validation and percentile identification are required before widespread clinical use.