![]() ![]() ![]() Methods: The available literature was used to create a list of developmental milestones in five domains for children aged 9–48 months, divided into seven age groups. Objective: To create and validate a developmental screening tool, in both English and Arabic, that is simple, quick to use, and culturally relevant to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) child population aged 9–48 months. Currently, none of the developmental screening tools have been validated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with only a few available in the Arabic language. ![]() Many of their items may not be suitable for other cultures while others are expensive. Most of the available developmental screening tools have been developed in Western countries. Standardized developmental screening tools are known to enhance detection rates of developmental problems compared to clinical judgment alone and are widely recommended to be used in infants and young children. ![]() 2Medical Affairs Department, Primary Health Care Sector, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emiratesīackground: Early detection of developmental problems is vital for facilitating early access to targeted intervention and augmenting its beneficial outcomes.1Child Health Section, Specialized Programs Services Department, Primary Health Care Sector, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Fatma Mohammad Alolama 1 * †, Haitham Mahmoud Mohammad 1 †, Idris Helal Alhmid 1 and Hanan Mohammed Alhammadi 2 ![]()
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