Developmental screening using a parent completed screening tool (Parent report, Children 0-5)

The measure assesses whether the parent or caregiver completed a developmental screening tool meant to identify children at-risk for developmental, behavioral and social delays. Developmental screening is defined as a standardized tool that assesses the child’s risk for developmental, behavioral and social delays. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends standardized screening using an approved screening tool as the best method of identifying children at risk for developmental, behavioral and/or social delays.

The items assessing developmental screening in the National Survey of Children´s Health are meant to assess whether the parent or caregiver completed a standardized developmental screening tool. The items are age-specific and anchored to parent-completed tools (a majority of health care providers implementing the Bright Futures recommendations for standardized screening for all children utilize parent-completed tools due to their validity and feasibility). The age-specific items assess whether children 10-71 months are screened.