Topic: Developmental Evaluation and Screening

Order Description • Developmental assessment and screening • Biological functioning and well-being of pediatric populations After completing your research, select a developmental evaluation tool such as the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) or Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST), and evaluate the development of a child in your clinical rotation. Also, find at least three peer-reviewed scholarly articles (within the last 5 years) on your chosen tool and address the following points using APA format: Child has ADHD- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder T.K. 13 year old, African American, male in middle school very smart, but hyperactivity, & lives with both parents. • Introduce the tool, explain how it was developed, and describe its reliability or validity. • Introduce the patient (child), state the purpose of the visit, and state who the historian is—the adult or individual providing information about the patient, such as a grandparent, foster parent, father, or mother. • Apply the tool for developmental evaluation of the patient and interpret the results. • Summarize your assessment of the patient's developmental status. • Provide your recommendations. Does this apply?