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Evidence-Based Assessment of Developmental Disorders
Anjeli Elkins1, Madeline Petersen1, Urveesha Nirjar1
1University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA.
Assessment
|June 12, 2023
Summary
This review offers clinicians essential guidelines for assessing and diagnosing common developmental disorders, emphasizing the need for better screening tools, especially for feeding and elimination issues.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Developmental disorders are prevalent, impairing, and frequently comorbid with other childhood psychiatric conditions.
- Many clinicians lack adequate training in the comprehensive assessment of these diverse disorders.
- Early identification and diagnosis are crucial for effective intervention and management.
Approach:
- This review provides step-by-step guidance on evidence-based methodologies for evaluating common communication, sleeping, feeding, and elimination disorders.
- It critically examines existing assessment tools and diagnostic procedures.
- The review highlights the current limitations in diagnostic measures.
Key Points:
- Provides comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines for the assessment and diagnosis of common developmental disorders.
- Highlights the critical need for improved screening and diagnostic measures, particularly for feeding and elimination disorders.
- Serves as a valuable resource for clinicians and researchers in guiding diagnostic, treatment, and research protocols.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant need for further development and validation of screening and diagnostic measures for developmental disorders.
- Enhanced clinician training in developmental disorder assessment is essential.
- This review aims to improve the diagnostic accuracy and clinical management of early-onset developmental disorders.
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