Childhood Developmental Screening from Birth until 18 months in Singapore: Update on Clinical Practice

ABSTRACT

@#Child development starts from conception until early childhood. It is influenced by antenatal, perinatal as well as early childhood factors. Social and environmental factors also affect child development. The National Childhood Immunisation Programme and Childhood Developmental Screening programme provide crucial touchpoints for primary care practitioners to screen, assess and refer cases of developmental delay. At the same time, good parent-child interaction can be promoted during these visits.