Early detection and intervention for young children with early developmental disabilities in Western Uganda: a mixed-methods evaluation

Abstract Background Early support for children with developmental disabilities is crucial but frequently unavailable in low-resource settings. We conducted a mixed-methods evaluation to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and impact of a programme of early detection and intervention for young chi...

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Published in:	BMC Pediatrics
Main Authors:	S. Sadoo, R. Nalugya, R. Lassman, M. Kohli-Lynch, G. Chariot, H. G. Davies, E. Katuutu, M. Clee, J. Seeley, E. L. Webb, R. Mutoni Vedastine, F. Beckerlegge, C. J. Tann
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2022-03-01
Subjects:	Developmental disability Uganda Early detection Early intervention
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03184-7

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