developmental screening policies

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It is important that early childhood programs and health providers have a policy in place that guides them in implementing developmental screening. The policy will include “guiding” statements  and includes  the following.

I.                  Definition of Developmental Screening

II.                 Who will be screened?

III.               How often will they be screened?

IV.              Who will implement the screening

V.               What screening tool will be used

VI.              How will the screening results be shared with families

VII.             Referral for additional screening and possible services