Infant Assessment Tools
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VOLUME 93 NO. 5 MAY 2010 Early identification of infants at risk for problems in neurobehavior and development is an ongoing challenge in pediatric care. Detection of subtle differences in the nursery is challenged by the transient nature of many neurobehavioral signs and by short lengths of stay which limit the ability of pediatricians to perform serial assessments. Most efforts at formal developmental screening in the medical home begin at the 9-month visit, when variations in the progression of motor skills can be reliably detected. Since early intervention optimizes outcomes, the current practice of postponing formal screens until the 9month visit could result in missed opportunities for developmental support.
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