«Barry came to me, and within seconds we both realized there were benefits to this partnership,» Rowe says, noting Zuckerman had similar experience reaching parents
through Reach Out and Read, his nonprofit that provides books to children at
pediatric visits.
Because pediatricians have nearly universal, relatively frequent and recurring contact with young children and their families, they are uniquely well positioned to have an impact on developmental outcomes
through anticipatory guidance at well - child
visits, early developmental screening, practice - based developmental interventions, community linkage and referral programs, and advocacy for broader social change to support child development.40 — 44 This study reinforces the potential benefits of practice - based programs that support parenting and the home learning environment, such as «Reach Out and Read» and «Healthy Steps for Young Children,» 16,45,46 as well as community - based programs that help guide families
through systems of care for developmental support, like Help Me Grow.47 Efforts to connect
pediatric practices with home visitor and early care and education providers may provide referral opportunities for promoting early brain development.48 — 52