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Vision, Hearing, Dental and Developmental Screening in Child Care

Vision, Hearing, Dental and Developmental Screening in Child Care. Sarah Scully, MPH Boulder County Public Health 303-413-7502 sscully@co.boulder.co.us. Background. Collaboration with Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs Children in child care centers Pilot program

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Vision, Hearing, Dental and Developmental Screening in Child Care

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  1. Vision, Hearing, Dental and Developmental Screening in Child Care Sarah Scully, MPH Boulder County Public Health 303-413-7502 sscully@co.boulder.co.us

  2. Background • Collaboration with Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs • Children in child care centers • Pilot program • Early identification and intervention

  3. Methods • Vision Screening • MTI PhotoScreener • Function vision screening with ophthalmoscope • Procedure • Referral protocol • Follow-up

  4. Methods • Hearing Screening • Oto-acoustic Emissions (OAE) • Tympanogram • Otoscope • Procedure • Referral protocol • Follow-up

  5. Methods • Dental Screening • Dental hygienist • Procedure • Referral protocol • Follow-up

  6. Methods • Developmental Screening • Ages and Stages Questionnaire • Parents/caregiver involvement • Procedure • Referral protocol • Follow-up

  7. Outcomes and Results • Vision- • Hearing • Dental • Developmental

  8. Benefits • Early identification and treatment • Cost effective • Reaching those in need • Health education for staff and families • Integration of health screening services into child care programs

  9. Barriers • Communication with parents/guardians • Refusal to pursue referral • Lack of medical/dental insurance or ability to pay

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