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Developmental and behavioral pediatrics service: comprehensive early childhood care in Mexico

Lizbeth G Salado-Meléndez1, Antonio Rizzoli-Córdoba1, Leopoldo Alfonso Cruz-Ortiz2

  • 1Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Service, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez.

Boletin Medico Del Hospital Infantil De Mexico
|March 15, 2025
PubMed

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Mexico

Area of Science:

  • Developmental pediatrics
  • Child neurodevelopment
  • Pediatric healthcare innovation

Background:

  • Developmental pediatrics (DP) in Mexico lacked a dedicated service for early detection and intervention.
  • Neurodevelopmental problems in children require timely and specialized care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Service (SPDC) at Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez (HIMFG).
  • To enhance early detection and intervention for neurodevelopmental issues in children.

Main Methods:

  • Development and validation of the Child Development Evaluation Test for children under 6.
  • Creation of a free virtual training program for medical personnel using an interactive platform.
  • Establishment of Mexico's sole postgraduate program in DP.

Main Results:

  • Successful implementation of the SPDC at HIMFG.
  • Validated Child Development Evaluation Test available for early screening.
  • Accessible virtual training program launched for healthcare professionals.
  • Unique postgraduate DP program established in Mexico.

Conclusions:

  • The SPDC is a pioneering initiative in Mexico for children's neurodevelopmental health.
  • The service advances early detection, intervention, public policy, research, and comprehensive care.
  • SPDC contributes significantly to improving child well-being through evidence-based practices.

Keywords:
Child developmentDesarrollo InfantilDevelopmental pediatricsEarly interventionsIntervenciones tempranasPediatría del DesarrolloPrueba de tamizajeScreening test

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