Developmental Assessment in Argentina: A Comparison of Two Screening Instruments
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Date
2014-05
Authors
Stewart, Camille
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University of Oregon
Abstract
Developmental screening is necessary to ensure that children are reaching appropriate developmental milestones at each age. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), early identification of Developmental Disability (DD) is
key to a child's well being. In Argentina, pediatricians are currently using the Prueba Nacional de Pesquisa (PRUNAPE), translated as The National Screening Tool, a pediatrician-administered screening tool that takes approximately 20 minutes to
administer. Due to the high volume of patients seen by Argentine pediatricians, many
do not have time to administer the PRUNAPE during a child's appointment, limiting the
number of children screened for DO. Parent-completed screening tools, such as the
Ages and Stages Questionnaire - Third Edition (ASQ-3), may be a good alternative for
Argentine pediatricians. The reported success and efficiency of the Spanish translation
of the ASQ-3 in other Spanish-speaking countries make it a strong candidate to be used
as a developmental screening tool in Argentina.
Description
48 pages. A thesis presented to the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences, and the Clark Honors College of the University of Oregon in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Bachelor of Science, Spring 2014.
Keywords
Developmental assessment, Argentina, Pesquisa, ASQ-3, PRUNAPE, Developmental delay, Developmental screening