Frequently Asked Questions about PEDS:DM

1.0 General Issues

   1.1. What is the difference between PEDS and PEDS:DM?
   1.2. Can I use the PEDS:DM without PEDS?
   1.3. I'm in primary care and not sure what to buy among the PEDS:DM materials.
   1.4. Should I use both PEDS and the PEDS:DM Assessment Level?
   1.5. How to do a bill and code for PEDS and/or PEDS:DM?
   1.6. Will the PEDS:DM meet the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations?
   1.7. Is the PEDS:DM online?
   1.8. Won't Denver II work as well as PEDS:DM?
   1.9. The PEDS:DM items seem far more challenging than the checklist I use.
   1.10. Some of the items, especially in fine and gross motor, seem way too easy.
   1.11. Which PEDS:DM kit should I order?
   1.12. Do we need to buy a kit for each exam room?
   1.13. What are the costs of using PEDS:DM and PEDS?
   1.14. Can you help me provide training?
   1.15. How do we help trainees learn about development and screening?
   1.16. Any thoughts on how to keep costs down?
   1.17. Can I use just the PEDS:DM and not PEDS or should I use both?
   1.18. The PEDS system is expensive!
   1.19. Where did the items for the PEDS:DM come from?
   1.20. How do you recommend using the PEDS-DM?
   1.21. What's the best way to implement PEDS online in an electronic records environment?
   1.22. I am interested in seeing how the electronic PEDS: DM works.
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   1.24. When to administer PEDS:DM/AAP Recommendations
   1.25. Are there PEDS:DM Forms for each of the AAP recommended screening/surveillance visits?
   1.26. PEDS:DM Items seem too easy


2.0 Implementing PEDS:DM

   2.1. If I'm already using PEDS, should I also implement PEDS:DM?
   2.2. What do I do once I've got all the materials?
   2.3. I work in foster care. What are the best options for screening newly placed children?
   2.4. What is the best version of the PEDS:DM to use in foster care and social work settings?
   2.5. Is the PEDS:DM Assessment Level likely to be useful in my clinic?
   2.6. PEDS:DM for electronic records


3.0 Administering PEDS:DM

   3.1. When should I use PEDS and when should I use the PEDS:DM?
   3.2. Is there a single Recording Form that captures results from both measures?
   3.3. What does the PEDS:DM Assessment Level offer?
   3.4. What are some administration options when using PEDS+PEDS:DM Assessment Level?
   3.5. Who may administer PEDS:DM?
   3.6. Why is Pathway A included in the decision tree?
   3.7. Trouble with the scoring template
   3.8. Missing Forms?


4.0 Other questions from the field

   4.1. I'm in a NICU follow-up program part-time...