Developmental assessment in EPSDT: the American Orthopsychiatric Association.
This study, initially aimed at preparation of a guide for state and local administrators and service providers responsible for EPSDT developmental assessment and treatment, concludes that EPSDT, as currently constituted, cannot adequately meet the urgent developmental needs of the poor children it is meant to serve. Professional and administrative limitations of the program are outlined, and pilot studies to seek sound solutions are suggested.
D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D006801:Humans; D008484:Medicaid; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D009986:Orthopsychiatry; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011203:Poverty; D012952:Societies; D014481:United States