Tracking is accomplished by a computerized system that monitors the results of the prescreening and the screening done in an effort to provide developmental follow-up to children who may have possible risk indicators. The project director and project staff are responsible for implementing training as needed to local service providers on administering developmental screening. Clinic team members are responsible for supervising graduate students during the evaluation process. Clinics are held monthly with the exception of the months of December and August. At the clinic attention is given to the child's overall development in communication, motor, cognition, socialization, and health, including nutrition.
Diagnostic services are the only direct service provided by the clinic team.
Project staff along with Todd County Family Resource staff and the Local Interagency Network Coordinator arrange to meet with the families on an individual basis to thoroughly review all clinic findings and recommendations. Diagnostic instruments currently being used consist of the Bayley Scales of Infant Development for both the cognitive and motor evaluations of of children aged birth through two. For communication, the Mullen Scales is used as well as a great deal of parent input and observation. The Vineland is used as part of the intake process as an adaptive behavior measure. Services as indicated through the evaluation process for those children in need are coordinated by the above-mentioned staff.