Children’s Hospital Boston: Developmental Screening Tool Kit for Primary Care Providers

Aimed at primary care providers considering or planning to implement effective validated developmental screening for children; this tool kit provides information on implementation, referrals, billing, and office protocols. Reviews barriers to implementation including staff resistance, and includes pointers from practices on addressing common challenges. Discusses rationale for screening and provides referral resources. The tool kit also reviews four of the commonly used screening tools (ASQ, PEDS, CDI, and Denver II) for costs, time, and validity. Provides links to screening tools and other organizational websites.

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Topics Covered in Toolbox 

• Description of commonly used screening tools
• Screening guide
• Implementation guide
• Coding and reimbursement
• Office protocol
• Referral information