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C Vasilescu1, V Van Overbeke, V Zupan-Simunek

  • 1Service de réanimation néonatale, hôpital Antoine Béclère, 157, rue de la Porte-de-Trivaux, 92140 Clamart, France. caroline.vasilescu@abc.aphp.fr

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|May 7, 2013
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The South and West Francilien Pediatric Network developed a playful consultation for infant development assessment. This method aids early detection of developmental issues in children under four.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric developmental assessment
  • Child development monitoring
  • Early childhood intervention

Context:

  • The South and West Francilien Pediatric Network (RPSOF) adapted existing developmental scales for outpatient consultations.
  • A protocol using simple objects and toys was created for qualitative developmental exploration in infants under four.
  • Current practice involves risk-based consultations, limiting widespread developmental screening.

Purpose:

  • To describe a novel protocol for developmental follow-up in infants and young children.
  • To facilitate early detection of developmental delays and behavioral issues through play-based assessment.
  • To enhance parental involvement and support within the pediatric consultation framework.

Summary:

  • The RPSOF protocol utilizes play and simple objects for a qualitative assessment of infant development (under 4 years).
  • Key developmental domains assessed include motor skills, hand-eye coordination, language, communication, attention, and social behavior.
  • The play-based interaction aids in identifying potential issues, guiding referrals, and supporting parental engagement.

Impact:

  • Streamlines the process for referring infants for specialized consultations or therapeutic care.
  • Empowers parents by involving them as active participants in their child's developmental journey.
  • Suggests potential for universal application of this developmental screening method for all infants.

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