Taking PEDS Online

PEDS DIY [Simulation]-EDSP 5335

Camille Jones
Natasha Sidney
Houston Baptist University

PARENTS EVALUATION OF
DEVELOPMENTAL STATUS
A Method for Detecting and Addressing
Developmental and Behavioral Problems
For children 0 to 8 years
Takes about 5 minutes for parents to complete, 1-2
2 minutes to score
Elicits parents concerns (in multiple languages
Sorts children into high, moderate or low risk for
developmental and behavioral problems
4th 5th grade reading level so > 90% of parents
can complete it independently
Score/Interpretation form used longitudinally
Online application with automated scoring/results

Taking PEDS Online

PEDS DIY [Simulation]

Taking PEDS Online

PEDS DIY [Simulation]

Taking PEDS Online

PEDS DIY [Simulation]

Taking PEDS Online

PEDS DIY [Simulation]

EXAMPLES OF PARENTS CONCERNS

Expressive Language: He cant talk plain
Receptive Language: She doesnt seem to understand us
Gross Motor: Hes clumsy, falls a lot, awkward, late to walk
Fine Motor: She cant write well, messy eater
Global/Cognitive: Slow and behind, cant do what other kids can
Other: trouble hearing, seeing, health problems, family issues
Social/Emotional: Hes mean, shes bossy, doesnt have friends

Behavior: He wont mind me, temper tantrums

Academic/preacademic: trouble in school, doesnt know ABCs
Self-Help: Cant get dressed by himself
I used to be worried but now I think hes doing OK

PEDS Evidenced Based Decisions

Path A: high risk of developmental disabilities, shows
what kinds of referrals are needed.
Path B: moderate risk of disabilities, need for additional
screening, developmental promotion, monitoring
Path C: low risk of developmental disabilities but
elevated risk for mental health problems, need for
parent education, monitoring, and/ or additional
behavioral screening
Path D: moderate risk of developmental disabilities,
problems with parental communication and need for
hands-on screening
Path E: low risk for either type of disability for which
reassurance is the best response

RESULTS (PARENT INFORMATION)

LETTER OF REFERRAL

FINAL THOUGHTS?