This webinar examined evidence-based strategies and practical approaches for identifying developmental disabilities in young children across diverse settings.
Early identification of developmental disabilities is crucial to providing the right support at the right time for children and families. The session featured presentations on a variety of screening and assessment tools, including the MDAT (Malawi Development Assessment Tool) and GMCD (Guide for Monitoring Child Development), covering their use in resource-constrained environments and implementation strategies for community-based developmental screening programmes. This was followed by a Q&A session.
Attendees gained insight into the importance of early identification of young children with developmental disabilities, evidence-based screening and assessment tools adapted for resource-constrained environments, and implementation strategies for community-based developmental screening programmes. Participants also had the opportunity to share experiences and learning with a global expert panel.
Speakers
- Ireen Chipolo, Child Development Officer, Fount for Nations, Malawi
- Fumbanani Chasala, Child Development Officer, Fount for Nations, Malawi
- Oluwatosin Eunice Olorunmoteni, Paediatrician, Child Development Centre, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals, Nigeria
- Johnson Musinguzi, Public Health Specialist, Mulago School of Public Health/UNICEF Uganda
- Mathieu Nemerimana, Paediatric Development Clinic Programme Manager, Partners in Health, Rwanda
A recording of this webinar is available to watch on the LSHTM events page — select “Watch the recording” to view it.