Problem Specific Screens & Resources

Screening Measures

• No non-proprietary, validated screens for preschoolers under 6 years old

Clinical Tools

• AAP ADHD Clinical Practice Guideline

• ADHD Physician Resource

• Stimulant Information for Parents

Screening Tools

• We know of no non-proprietary validated measures for disruptive behaviors in this age group. The ECBI can be used for preliminary screening of disruptive behaviors

Screening Measures

• Preschool Anxiety Screen- good for tracking symptoms, but no cut-off score provided

• SCARED (8-18)- good for tracking symptoms; not validated in preschoolers

• Preschool PTSD (1/12-5)

• SCARED Child Version; Spanish (Anxiety)

Web Resources and Handouts

• Document

  SSRI Information for Families (2.02 MB)

Web-Resources

• Circle of Security (circleofsecurity.org) (information about attachment)

• Joinvroom.org (free app to promote brain development through interactions)

Screening Tools

• Preschool Feelings Checklist (3-6)

• PHQ-9 (Depression)

• PHQ-9 Scoring Instructions (Depression)

Resources

• Document

  SSRI Information for Families (2.02 MB)

Resources

Screening Measures

• Modified Checklist and Scoring for Autism in Toddlers (MCHAT-R); en Espanol; in Vietnamese; (more languages can be found at the following link: http://mchatscreen.com/mchat-rf/translations/ target="_blank")

• Parent's Observation of Social Interaction (POSI) and Scoring Guide

Clinical Tools

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  Document

  Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (1.1 MB)

•  AAP Management Clinical Guidelines

Local Resources

• Tulane Center for Autism and Related Disorders

• Autism Center at Children's Hospital

Web Resources

• Autism Speaks

• American Academy of Pediatrics

Screening Tools

• Patient Health Questionnaire -2 (parents); en Espanol 

• Patient Health Questionnaire –9 (parents)

• Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (0-12 mo); en Espanol 

• Edinburgh Information for Providers
   

Clinical Tools

• Document

  Incorporating Recognition and Management of Perinatal Depression Into Pediatric Practice (631.99 KB)

• Integrating Postpartum Depression Screening in Your Practice in 4 Steps

Local Resources

• Healthy Start (for pregnant women or parents of children under 24 months in Orleans or Jefferson)