Question

Denver II Developmental Screening

Explain what the Denver developmental Screening is and why it is important as a screening tool.

Explain the importance of the pediatric growth charts and how they are used in practice. At least one page

Answer 1

Ans) The purpose of the tests is to identify young children with developmental problems so that they can be referred for help. The tests address four domains of child development: personal-social (for example, waves bye-bye), fine motor and adaptive (puts block in cup), language (combines words), and gross motor (hops).

- Growth charts are used to compare your child's height, weight, and head size against children of the same age. Growth charts can help both you and your health care provider follow your child as they grow. These charts may provide an early warning that your child has a medical problem.