Use the Screening Tool Finder, developed by the AAP, to discover effective screening tools that can help identify risk and protective factors for maternal depression, developmental concerns, and social determinants of health. Read More
In this video from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrician Dr. Shelly Flais discusses developmental surveillance recommendations, tips, and resources available to pediatricians, clinicians, and families. Together, surveillance and screening are essential components to promote the optimal development of children. Read More
Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Screening in Practices Initiative was established to help improve the health, wellness, and development of children through practice and system-based interventions for early childhood screening, referral, and follow-up. Read More
Read the policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to learn more about the role pediatricians play in improving the care of young children with emotional or behavioral difficulties. Read More
Read the policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to learn how pediatricians can significantly influence school readiness, specifically addressing children’s physical well-being, social-emotional well-being, and cognitive and language development. Read More
This journal article, published in a 2015 volume of Pediatrics, focuses on the need to increase behavioral screening and offers potential changes in practice and the health system, as well as the research needed to accomplish this. Read More
This tipsheet highlights the advantages of using a parent-report screening tool, which is supported by the AAP. Read More
This study, published in a 2011 volume of Pediatrics, compares pediatricians’ use of standardized screening tools from 2002 to 2009. Read More
This study published by the Pediatrics in 2007, investigated the effectiveness and costs of incorporating the ASQ, into the 12- and 24-month well-child visits under "real world" conditions. Read More
In 2012 Pediatrics in Review published this article, which explains how and why using standardized screening tools in pediatric practices is crucial to child development. Read More
