LDH Announces Developmental Screening Summer Webinar Series

Date: 06/10/25

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.

• Wednesday, June 25 | 12–12:30 p.m.
  Tech and Tots: Exploring the Impact of Technology on Child Development andBrain Architecture
• Wednesday, July 9 | 12–12:45 p.m
  Medicaid Updates: Navigating Billing and Policy Changes and Key Information for 2025
• Tuesday, July 15 | 9–9:30 a.m
  Exploring New Frontiers: Innovative Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Wednesday, July 23 | 12:30–1:15 p.m.
  Empowering Growth: Advancing Developmental Promotion and Statewide Resources
• Wednesday, July 29 | 9–9:45 p.m.
  Aligning Practice with the Medical Home Model: Enhancing Care through Key Competencies
• Wednesday, August 6 | 12–12:30 p.m.
  The Keys to Unlocking EHR Integration for DS Screeners, Part Two
• Tuesday, August 12 | 12–12:30 p.m.
  Supporting Patients with Perinatal Depression: Effective Strategies forHealthcare Providers

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