Early identification of infants at risk for developmental disabilities. Pediatr Clin North Am 2004 Jun;51(3):685-701
Date
05/26/2004Pubmed ID
15157592DOI
10.1016/j.pcl.2004.01.015Scopus ID
2-s2.0-2442602181 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 33 CitationsAbstract
Early identification of infants at risk for developmental delay is of the utmost importance to initiate appropriate intervention. Although early detection can be a challenge, the primary care practitioner is in the ideal position to recognize and refer these children. Early recognition requires an in-depth knowledge of the child's history, general physical examination, and developmental level and an understanding of the expected developmental precursors of a skill. Referral to appropriate interventional resources leads to a formalized developmental and neurologic evaluation. If necessary, the development of an interdisciplinary comprehensive plan of remediation can occur and a definitive diagnosis can be made. If no significant problem is found, a decision to provide expectant observation is warranted.
Author List
Bear LMAuthor
Laurel M. Bear MD Associate Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Child DevelopmentDevelopmental Disabilities
Early Diagnosis
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Medical History Taking
Physical Examination
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Risk Factors
