Parents as Detailers to Increase Primary Care Provider Referrals for Early Intervention

2010

The goal of project is to demonstrate that parents of children with developmental disabilities can serve as "detailers" for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Learn the Signs/Act Early campaign by distributing materials and information, and thereby increasing referral rates of possible developmental delays by primary care providers (PCPs). Parents will be equipped to segment Atlanta physician practices according to their current approaches to screening and referral of children in order to tailor interventions to their needs. The long-term objectives for this project include increasing the early identification of developmental delays, increasing physician referrals to early intervention services, and ultimately, improving the lives of children with developmental disabilities and their families.

Learn the Signs/ Act Early, screening, pediatric practices

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

None

State, National

N/A