Table 3 Barriers to developmental progress in young children with SCD and interventions
Challenge | Intervention | Result |
|---|---|---|
Lack of developmentally appropriate toys. | Handouts with pictures of appropriate toys for age. Discussion about developmental milestones and purpose of play. | Minimum of 8 families made toy purchases based on recommendations. |
Reading/talking not incorporated into routine. | Provide minimum of 1 book per visit. Discuss value of reading and demonstrate reading to a child. Emphasize importance of looking at books even to just talk about pictures. Make homemade books with Zip top sandwich baggies and pictures. | Minimum of 6 children have books incorporated into daily routine. |
Challenging child behaviors. | Discussion about typical behaviors and strategies on how to manage them. Discussion of how to implement routines. | Minimum of 4 children have established a routine in their day. |