Developmental surveillance — branching viva

Stem

You are in clinic with a toddler and caregiver. ^[1]

Examiner: Define developmental surveillance. ^[1]

Strong answer: Continuous process each visit: concerns, observation, documentation, action on red flags. ^[1]

Examiner: How do revised milestone lists help? ^[2]

Strong answer: Evidence-informed milestones achieved by most children at that age reduce false reassurance. ^[2]

Examiner: Positive M-CHAT-R pathway — meaning? ^[3]

Strong answer: Elevated autism risk needing follow-up interview and likely referral; not a diagnosis alone. ^[3]

Examiner: Mother does not speak English fluently. ^[6]

Strong answer: Professional interpreter for screening and counselling; not child interpreters. ^[6]