An assessment service for country children.
An assessment service for country children is described, which is characterised by its joint staffing by the Health Commission and Department of Education, and by its multidisciplinary approach to assessment. Remediation is also provided when indicated, and an increasingly comprehensive follow up service is developing in conjunction with the Consultative Aerial Health Service.
D001315:Australia; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders; D002661:Child Guidance Clinics; D002662:Child Health Services; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D002658:Developmental Disabilities; D006801:Humans; D012017:Referral and Consultation