June 05, 2025 Louisiana Expands Developmental Screening Support for Children through 2025 Initiative

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jun 05, 2025 - The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) continues to advance its efforts in promoting early childhood developmental screenings through the Developmental Screening Implementation Training and Support initiative. This program equips healthcare providers with comprehensive resources to integrate the Louisiana Developmental Screening Guidelines (LDSG) into their practices. The guidelines focus on five key domains: general development, autism, perinatal depression, social-emotional development, and barriers to health.

By aligning with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations and Medicaid coverage under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit, the initiative ensures that children under 21 years of age receive comprehensive developmental services. This proactive approach aims to identify developmental delays early, facilitating timely interventions and better health outcomes for Louisiana's children.

For more information and access to the toolkit, providers can visit LDH's official page: https://ldh.la.gov/page/DevScreenITS.