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Screening for developmental disabilities.

C Foster, D Duran-Flores, K W Dumars

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |September 1, 1985
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    Early screening for developmental disabilities is crucial for prevention. Effective screening tools must be affordable, reliable, and accessible to aid children, families, and society.

    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Pediatrics
    • Public Health
    • Disability Studies

    Background:

    • Developmental disabilities encompass physical, mental, psychological, and social deficits.
    • These conditions manifest before age 22, affecting over 1% of the population.
    • Early identification is key to managing and preventing long-term impacts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of screening for developmental disabilities.
    • To outline the essential characteristics of effective screening instruments.
    • To emphasize the role of screening in prevention and early intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on developmental disabilities and screening.
    • Analysis of criteria for ideal screening tools.

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  • Discussion of the impact of developmental disabilities on individuals and society.

    • Main Results:

    • Screening is the primary step in the prevention of developmental disabilities.
    • Numerous screening instruments exist for various developmental stages.
    • Effective tools must be inexpensive, reproducible, widely available, and cost-effective.

    Conclusions:

    • Accessible and cost-effective screening is vital for early detection.
    • Appropriate screening facilitates better adaptation to environmental challenges.
    • Investment in screening benefits the child, family, and society.