TRACE Practice-Based Research Syntheses

Child Find : Referral : Early Identification : Eligibility Determination

A review and content analysis of the child-find-related literatures indicate that the following seven categories of practices have special relevance for improving early intervention and preschool special education child find practices. Research syntheses in each of the subcategories are being completed by TRACE investigators with a primary focus on the characteristics of practices that are most effective in identifying children who are or may be eligible for early intervention or preschool special education.

Public Awareness

Public Communications Campaigns
Social Marketing
Social Norms Marketing
Public Service Announcements
Printed Materials
Message Framing

Outreach Programs

Outreach to Physicians
Outreach to Hospitals
Community Outreach
Academic Detailing
Opinion Leader Practices

Community Based Screening Programs

Community Fairs
Child Care Programs
Child Development Screening Days
Targeted Screening Programs

Risk Registries

Birth Defects Surveillance Programs
Newborn Medical Screening Programs
Newborn Hearing Screening Programs
Child Protective Services Registries

Tracking Programs

High Risk Tracking Systems
"Staying on Track" Programs
Service Coordination

Partnerships and Collaborative Projects

Physician Office-Based Programs
Hospital Based Programs
Healthy Care/Early Childhood Provider Partnerships