Purpose. The practitioner must assert what the intended purpose of the questionnaire will be. The purposes might include screening, quantifying, or diagnosing developmental delay, all of which will ...

Screening is a public health service intended to detect specific medical conditions, even in people who believe they are well or who do not perceive that they are at risk for or are affected by a ...

Developmental monitoring is an active, ongoing process of watching a child grow and encouraging conversations between parents and providers about a child's skills and abilities. Developmental ...