Child and Teen Checkups
Developmental and Social - Emotional Screening in the Clinic Setting

Screening Recommendations

Developmental and social-emotional surveillance is required at every C&TC visit. Developmental screening is strongly recommended at the 9, 18, 24-30 month, and 3-4 year visits. Social-emotional screening is strongly recommended beginning at 6 months of age. 

Refer to the C&TC Schedule of Age-Related Screening Standards(PDF) for screening requirements and recommendations. 

For information on all recommended C&TC developmental screening tools, refer to: 

• Instruments at a Glance for C&TC Clinic Setting (PDF)
• Social-Emotional Screening Instruments (PDF)

Survey of Well Being of Young Children Screener (SWYC)

The SWYC Developmental Milestones, Baby Pediatric Symptom Checklist (BPSC), and Preschool Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PPSC) may be used for developmental screening and social-emotional screening, respectively, when performing a complete Child and Teen Checkup (C&TC) exam in a clinic setting. Refer to the MHCP provider manual for complete information on using the SWYC in your C&TC setting.

For guidance implementing the SWYC, refer to Instructions for Administering the Survey of Well-Being of Young Children Screener (SWYC) in the C&TC Setting (PDF).

Children who have a positive score with the SWYC, indicating a potential concern, should be rescreened with a tool recommended by the Minnesota Developmental Screening Task Force. Refer to All Instruments at a Glance (PDF) for a list of recommended tools.