Developmental Screening Resources

 

 

AAP 2006 Policy Statement (738 KB)

AAP 2006 Policy Statement regarding Developmental Surveillance and Screening. This paper includes surveillance and screening algorithm and a table comparing screening tools.

Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS)
This web site includes case examples, guidance on interpretation and scoring and an online PEDS response form for patients who want to complete the screening at home before their child's visit.

          Developmental Screening using the PEDS
          Please note that link will bring up a video

Ages and Stages Questionnaires

This web site provides detailed information about the Ages and Stages Questionnaire Screening tool.

Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT)  (12 KB)

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) (99 KB)

 

 

 

Contact Information for Child Development Specialists

Melanie Arvanitakis, M.S.

Phone Number: (708) 327-9089

Fax Number: (708) 327-9132

Pager Number: (708) 216-8777, #14065

Email: marvanitakis@lumc.edu

Maguire Building 105, Room 3337 
 

April Gann, M.S.

Phone Number: (708) 327-9113

Fax Number: (708) 327-9132

Pager Number: (708) 216-8777, #14058

Email: agann@lumc.edu

Maguire Building 105, Room 3337 
 

The Department of Pediatrics would like to thank the Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation for its support of Loyola's developmental screening program.