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Implementing the developmental assessment component of the EPSDT program.

Beatrice D Moore1

  • 1Office of Child Health, Medicaid Bureau.

The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|January 1, 1978
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This study examines developmental assessment in the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) program. It reviews proposed guides and a "developmental review" framework for enhancing child health services.

Area of Science:

  • Child Health
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) program is a key component of Medicaid for child health.
  • Developmental assessment is crucial for early identification of health and developmental issues in children.
  • Standardized implementation of developmental assessment within EPSDT has faced challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the significance of developmental assessment within the EPSDT program.
  • To outline the development of implementation guides for this EPSDT component.
  • To summarize the "developmental review" model proposed by the American Association of Psychiatric Services for Children.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on developmental assessment tools and practices.

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  • Analysis of existing EPSDT program guidelines and challenges.
  • Synthesis of recommendations from professional organizations like the American Association of Psychiatric Services for Children.

    • Main Results:

    • Identification of key roles for developmental assessment in early intervention.
    • Overview of strategies and guides being developed for program implementation.
    • Presentation of the core elements of the proposed "developmental review" framework.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective developmental assessment within EPSDT is vital for comprehensive child healthcare.
    • Standardized guides can improve the consistency and quality of developmental screenings.
    • The proposed "developmental review" offers a structured approach to enhance pediatric mental health services.