Developmental Screening in the Medical Home

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1 in 6 children have developmental disabilities and many are not identified until after starting school. Evidence has shown that early childhood intervention programs can yield benefits in academic achievement, behavior, educational progression and attainment, delinquency and crime, and labor market success, among other domains. In this session, Dr. Lee will education the learner on the importance of early developmental screening and how it can be implemented in the medical home.

Learing objectives:

1. Explain why clinicians need to do developmental screening.
2. Review how clinicians are screening for developmental delay.
3. Demonstrate how clinicians can implement developmental screening in the medical home.

Disclosures: there are no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.

The New York State Osteopathic Medical Society (NYSOMS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic medical education to physicians. NYSOMS designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity. 

All grievances may be directed to NYSOMS Executive Director at nysoms@nysoms.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.