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This web portal is the result of a collaborative effort between several organizations including the Ontario College of Family Physicians, McMaster University, the Offord Centre for Child Studies, the Ontario Ministries of Children and Youth Services, Health and Long-Term Care, Health Promotion, and leaders in the field of child development. The portal was developed to provide primary care providers a central access point to accredited online learning programs as well as recommended tools like the Rourke Baby Record and the Nipissing District Developmental Screen™, and other key resources.
Funded by the Government of Ontario.
Learn about the various components of the enhanced 18-month well-baby visit, including the use of standardized assessment tools. Review some of the neuroscience that underpins the importance of this developmental evaluation.
Assist health care professionals in Ontario with integrating standardized assessments, parental observations, and community resources to thoroughly evaluate, monitor, and facilitate the development of children 18-months of age.
Jean Clinton, MD, FRCPC, Offord Centre for Child Studies, Project LeadAnthony J Levinson, MD, FRCPC, McMaster University, Project Lead
Peggy Carter-Arrowsmith, RN(EC), NP, MNScLisa Colizza, MEd., BA (Psych), BEd, McMaster UniversityLinda Comley, MD, CCFP, FCFP, PG Cert. Adl Psychotherapy, Ontario College of Family PhysiciansSarah Garside, MD, PhD, FRCPC, McMaster UniversityPatricia Mousmanis, MD, CCFP, Ontario College of Family Physicians
College of Family Physicians of Canada Mainpro M1 (Ontario only)This program meets the accreditation criteria of The College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 3.0 Mainpro-M1 credits.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada MOC Section 1This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity as defined by the Maintenance of Cetification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Paediatric Society for 1 credit per educational hour.
Get a hands-on introduction to the use of the NDDS™ and recently revised Ontario version of the Rourke Baby Record through interactive patient case examples and expert tips.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada MOC Section 1This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Paediatric Society for 1 credit per educational hour.
The most important resources relevant to the enhanced visit located on a single webpage. Frequently accessed links and PDFs at your fingertips.
This more comprehensive collection of key tools, service information, patient education, and reference resources on core topics related to the 18-month visit have been indexed with quick links to content. You can perform a keyword search for resources, or browse by categories (e.g. search for resources related to nutrition or behaviour, or patient education handouts).
Video examples showing a child successfully demonstrate each item and activity on the NDDS checklist.