Developmental Screening Tests for Preschoolers: Interview with Dr. Pio Andreotti
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009Developmental screening is a procedure designed to identify children who should receive more intensive assessment or diagnosis for potential developmental delays. Developmental screening allows daycare providers and parents the ability to receive a snapshot of a child’s development.
Our interview with Dr. Pio Andreotti, NYS Licensed Psychologist, discusses the importance of developmental screening in the daycare centers and preschools:
OwnADaycare: Why do preschoolers undergo developmental screening? Are all children screened? At what age are they screened?
Dr. Andreotti: A preschooler will undergo a screening when there is some concern regarding their development. Typically, parents notice that their child is not walking by a certain age or that their language is not developing appropriately. Also, many times, schools and daycares will recommend to a parent that their child be screened due to concerns about language, behavior, or socialization. Not all children are evaluated. A child is referred for a developmental screening only when there is a concern regarding a delay in development. Preschool evaluations typically occur when a child is between 3 and 5 years of age. (more…)




