## Coding Fact Sheet for Primary Care Pediatricians

This coding fact sheet, developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides guidance on how pediatricians can appropriately report standardized developmental screening services.

## Screening in Practices Initiative

Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Screening in Practices Initiative was established to help improve the health, wellness, and development of children through practice and system-based interventions for early childhood screening, referral, and follow-up.

## Addressing Early Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Problems

Read the policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to learn more about the role pediatricians play in improving the care of young children with emotional or behavioral difficulties.

## The Pediatrician’s Role in Optimizing School Readiness

Read the policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to learn how pediatricians can significantly influence school readiness, specifically addressing children’s physical well-being, social-emotional well-being, and cognitive and language development.

## Success Story: Canadian Pediatric Group

Discover how the Section of Community Paediatrics, a group of 12 private practices in Calgary, implements ASQ Online. See how ASQ Online has benefited the organization.

## Tips for setting up a developmental screening program in your pediatric practice

Here are the staff roles and office-flow procedures an experienced pediatrician recommends for establishing an effective screening program using ASQ.

## Information for Health Care Providers

Health care providers can use this handout to quickly reference recommendations and background about the ASQ:SE-2.

## Success Story: First 5 Contra Costa

Hear from a mom who trusted her gut regarding concerns about her son’s development, even in the face of reassurances from family members and her son’s pediatrician.

## Ask Jane: When would you recommend the ASQ:SE be used by a physician who is already utilizing the ASQ-3?

Watch the video to find out from Ages & Stages Questionnaires® co-developer, Jane Squires, when the ASQ:SE should be used by a physician.

## When should you NOT ask parents to complete an ASQ questionnaire?

The main point of screening is to catch children who may be at risk for disabilities, to ensure they get further assessment, and to make sure as many children as possible get needed early intervention services. If children are already diagnosed with a disability, screening is redundant.