Registry to referral: using birth defects registries to refer infants and toddlers for early intervention services

BACKGROUND: Although many birth defect surveillance systems were developed for the primary purpose of monitoring trends and conducting epidemiologic studies, a number of programs have recognized the potential of birth defects monitoring systems for identifying and referring children who may be eligible for services. Because almost all surveillance programs maintain a registry of all children… Continue reading Registry to referral: using birth defects registries to refer infants and toddlers for early intervention services