Roger* had regular checkups since birth. During each, his mother had
a range of complaints, mostly health-related or behavioral (as shown
on both the Score Form and Interpretation Form). These were addressed
with medical/nutrition intervention, parent education (including Ferber’s
sleep techniques), and eventually in-home behavior therapy to
address head-banging, pacing, and tantrums. Developmentally, Roger
walked and talked on time and had a fairly substantial vocabulary,
however unusual, at 18 months of age. His parents were active in
playing with and teaching him.
The PEDS’ Response Form (next page) shows what his mother wrote
while waiting for Roger’s two-year check-up.
The PEDS’ Score Form (showing the concerns raised at prior visits as
well) revealed 4 concerns predictive of developmental problems and 2
non-predictive concerns