{"product_id":"9781598572179","title":"Developmental Screening in Your Community: An Integrated Approach for Connecting Children with Services","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a professional who works with young children, you know how early detection of delays and disabilities can change the course of a child's whole life. But in today's communities, many programs and providers still struggle to coordinate their screening efforts so children who need services don't slip through the cracks. Integrated, community-wide screening and early detection\/child find systems are the answer—and this is the first book with the systematic, big-picture guidance and specific information you need to develop your own system or strengthen and refine your existing system. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by early childhood, medical, and social service experts in screening and assessment, this groundbreaking book helps your community establish an effective early detection system that's comprehensive and low-cost; encourages close collaboration among health, social service, and educational agencies; and meets each child's whole continuum of needs, from universal screening to community services. You'll get detailed guidance on \u003cb\u003e6 key components\u003c\/b\u003e of successful community-wide early detection: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Program goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity public awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentralized contact and referral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelopmental-behavioral screening system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOngoing program evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll also discover the critical foundations and procedures for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003econnecting everyone who screens children\u003c\/b\u003e across settings into a single unified system \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eensuring that all parts of the system \u003cb\u003ealign and work seamlessly\u003c\/b\u003e together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eselecting and using\u003c\/b\u003e the best developmental and behavioral \u003cb\u003escreening measures\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003emonitoring your system\u003c\/b\u003e so that all parts keep functioning smoothly and children get the services they need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimproving \u003cb\u003escreening and referrals across diverse settings\u003c\/b\u003e: early childhood education, social service, and medical home settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimplementing a successful \u003cb\u003estatewide early detection system\u003c\/b\u003e (includes specific examples from 10 key states)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this adaptable, integrated plan for early detection\/child find, your community will ensure that delays are caught quickly and all young children and their families get the services and supports they need to thrive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA featured book in our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/products.brookespublishing.com\/Successful-Screening-Assessment-Kit-P692.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSuccessful Screening and Assessment Kit!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brookes, Paul H. Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035686584560,"sku":"9781598572179","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781598572179_p0.jpg?v=1763815171","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781598572179","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}