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The prevalence of at-risk development in children 30 to 60 months old presenting with disruptive behaviors

Dorota Szczepaniak1, Megan S McHenry, Kavitha Nutakki

  • 11Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA.

Clinical Pediatrics
|July 10, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Children with disruptive behaviors are over 4 times more likely to have developmental delays. Early developmental screening is crucial for behavioral referrals, especially for communication and problem-solving skills.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric behavioral health
  • Developmental pediatrics
  • Child psychology

Background:

  • Disruptive behaviors in preschoolers can be linked to underlying developmental issues.
  • Early identification of developmental delays is critical for intervention and improved outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of failed developmental screens in preschoolers with disruptive behaviors.
  • To assess the association between disruptive behaviors and developmental delays.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 151 children aged 30-60 months with behavioral complaints.
  • Analysis of formal developmental screening results for children referred to a behavioral pediatric clinic.

Main Results:

  • 66% of referred children underwent developmental screening.
  • 71% of screened children failed one or more developmental domains.
  • Communication and problem-solving were the most common areas of concern.

Conclusions:

  • Preschoolers with disruptive behaviors are at significantly higher risk for developmental delays.
  • Developmental screening should be integrated into the initial evaluation of children presenting with disruptive behaviors.
Abstract

Keywords:
childhooddevelopmental delaydisruptive behaviorsscreening

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