Is developmental screening different from developmental surveillance?
Yes. Screening uses a specific, validated tool and is different from surveillance, which is a less formal observation of a child, usually by a physician.Developmental screening with a good tool identifies 70-80% of children with and without developmental concerns or problems. Surveillance (also called clinical assessment) identifies fewer than 30% of children with mental retardation, learning disabilities, language impairments, and other developmental disabilities, and fewer than 50% of children with serious emotional and behavioral disturbances. Developmental screening identifies twice as many children who need early help as surveillance or a physician’s clinical assessment during an office visit.
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