Thinking About Starting?

Additional Information

For a detailed, stepwise tutorial, begin by reviewing this tool kit's Introduction and move forward from there.

If you've already decided to implement developmental screening, check out these answers to common questions.

Providers who are thinking about starting validated developmental screening and have questions about tools and procedures might find this page useful.

We're fairly happy with what we're doing now. How will changing to a new developmental screener help my patients and my practice?

Find the evidence supporting the benefits of validated screening and the need to screen for earlier identification of developmental needs.

Which developmental screening tool would work best for my office?

Compare basic screening tool properties and find links to even more information.

How can I bring my whole office staff on board with this practice change?

Implementation minicases lists specific suggestions to address difficulties such as:

• provider reluctance
• staff time limits
• cost
• billing
• integrating with existing office systems
• considering individual patient differences

Which office staff should participate in the screening?

Review the roles of staff involved in office screening in our sample practice flow.

Where will we send all the children identified by a screener?

Get ideas for referral needs and strategies.