Developmental difficulties in early childhood: prevention, early identification, assessment and intervention in low-and middle-income countries: a review [2.1]

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Developmental difficulties in early childhood: prevention, early identification, assessment and intervention in low- and middle-income countries: a review

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Early childhood development

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https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241503549

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2.1

Description

The review examines risk factors, prevention strategies, approaches to early identification and assessment, and evidence-based interventions, with a particular focus on strengthening the capacity of health systems and frontline providers to support children and families in low- and middle-income settings.

Brief description

A comprehensive overview of the evidence on developmental difficulties in children aged 0-3 years, including cognitive, language, social-emotional, behavioural and neuromotor development.

Keywords

developmental disabilities; early identification; intervention; prevention; health systems

Resource Title

Developmental difficulties in early childhood: prevention, early identification, assessment and intervention in low-and middle-income countries: a review