Community Developmental Screening: Children 0-6 Years
Early identification of developmental delays in children aged 0-6 years is vital. Community-based screening programs utilize specific tools to reach children in their local environments.
Screening Tools for Developmental Delay
Several tools assess child development. Key considerations for community use include age range suitability (0-6 years) and practicality.
- Revised Denver Development Screening Test (Denver II): Widely recognized, often requires trained administrators.
- Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3): A popular parent-completed tool for ages 1-6 years.
- Phatak's Baroda Development Screening Test: An Indian tool for developmental assessment.
- Trivandrum Development Screening Chart (TDSC): Developed for community and primary healthcare screening of children aged 0-6 years.
Trivandrum Chart for Community Screening
The Trivandrum Development Screening Chart (TDSC) aligns specifically with the need for a community-based tool to screen children aged 0-6 years for developmental delays. Its design supports use by health workers in non-clinical settings.
Important Questions from Growth and Development
- Which one of the following fine motor milestones will appear ahead of others?
- The upper limit of age for attainment of visual fixation or following is
- A child develops 'stranger anxiety' at
Consider the following statements with respect to developmental milestones at 9 months of age :
1. At this age, child develops immature pincer grasp.
2. At this age, child can say bisyllables (mama, dada, etc.).
3. At this age, child can wave bye-bye.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- What are the upper age limits by which a child should start walking alone, and be able to speak single words?
