What is it about?
This article focuses on supporting early childhood development for children with sickle cell disease by providing access to developmental screening and consultation in sickle cell clinics, including details for developing programs for professionals.
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Why is it important?
Children with sickle cell disease are at elevated risk for difficulties with development (e.g., speech, movement, learning) and behavior. The development of effective clinical programs is important for ensuring that families have access to the best developmental supports for their children.
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Children with sickle cell disease and their families deserve access to high quality developmental supports. Providing developmental screening in sickle cell clinics can improve access to these supports and allows for early partnerships among pediatric psychologists and families.
Alyssa Schlenz
University of Colorado School of Medicine
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This page is a summary of: Implementation of two developmental screening programs in sickle cell disease specialty care., Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, September 2022, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/cpp0000458.
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