This repository contains template documents for implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) specifically designed for Developmental Pediatrics practices, neurodevelopmental clinics, and interdisciplinary evaluation teams.

Purpose

Designed for clinical practices that provide:

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic evaluations
Developmental delay assessments
Intellectual disability evaluations
ADHD and learning disability testing
Early intervention coordination
School-based service planning and advocacy

Designed For

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Practices
Neurodevelopmental Evaluation Clinics
University-Based Child Development Centers
Hospital-Based Developmental Pediatrics Departments
Multidisciplinary Assessment Teams
Early Intervention Programs

Repository Structure

developmental-pediatrics/
├── Policies/                     # Quality policies and management commitment
├── SOPs/                         # Standard Operating Procedures
│   ├── Diagnostic-Evaluations/   # ASD, ID, ADHD evaluation protocols
│   ├── Screening/                # ASQ, M-CHAT, developmental surveillance
│   ├── School-Liaison/           # IEP, 504 plans, educational coordination
│   ├── Clinical/                 # Clinical operations and protocols
│   ├── Administrative/           # Scheduling, billing, records management
│   └── Safety/                   # Safety protocols and incident reporting
├── Work Instructions/            # Detailed work instructions for assessments
├── Forms/                        # Record forms and templates
│   ├── Screening-Results/        # Screening documentation templates
│   ├── School-Reports/           # IEP, 504, school liaison forms
│   ├── Assessment-Tools/         # Score sheets and data collection forms
│   └── Case-Management/          # Care coordination and referral tracking
└── Templates/                    # Document templates

Document Numbering Convention

POL-XXX: Policies
SOP-DE-XXX: Diagnostic Evaluation SOPs
SOP-SCR-XXX: Screening SOPs
SOP-SCH-XXX: School Liaison SOPs
SOP-CLI-XXX: Clinical SOPs
SOP-ADM-XXX: Administrative SOPs
SOP-SAF-XXX: Safety SOPs
WI-XXX: Work Instructions
FRM-XXX: Forms and Records

AI-Powered Document Creation

This template includes AtomicAI integration. Simply create an issue and mention @atomicai to:

Generate standardized assessment protocols
Create screening and evaluation forms
Draft IEP and school liaison documentation
Develop behavioral intervention procedures
Update existing clinical protocols

Getting Started

Create a new repository using this template
Customize documents with your practice's information
Create issues with @atomicai to generate new documents
Review and approve AI-generated content via Pull Requests

Key Clinical Protocols

This template supports documentation for:

Diagnostic Evaluations

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): ADOS-2, ADI-R, DSM-5-TR criteria
Intellectual Disability: Standardized cognitive and adaptive assessments
ADHD: Comprehensive multimodal evaluations
Learning Disabilities: Psychoeducational testing and differential diagnosis

Screening Programs

Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ-3)
M-CHAT-R/F (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers)
PEDS (Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status)
Developmental milestone surveillance

School-Based Services

IEP Development: Individualized Education Program documentation
Section 504 Plans: Accommodation planning and monitoring
Educational Advocacy: School liaison and communication protocols
Transition Planning: Early intervention to school-age services

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Team evaluations with OT, PT, SLP, Psychology
Integrated care planning
Family-centered care delivery
Referral management

Regulatory Compliance

These templates support compliance with:

IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Section 504 - Rehabilitation Act accommodations
ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act
HIPAA - Health Information Privacy and Security
FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
21 CFR Part 11 - Electronic Records (if applicable)
AAP Guidelines - American Academy of Pediatrics developmental surveillance
CDC Milestones - Developmental milestone recommendations
DSM-5-TR - Diagnostic criteria for neurodevelopmental disorders

Assessment Standardization

Protocols ensure:

Standardized administration of diagnostic tools
Fidelity to published assessment protocols
Inter-rater reliability for team evaluations
Evidence-based diagnostic decision-making
Cultural and linguistic competency

Family-Centered Care

Documentation supports:

Shared decision-making with families
Culturally responsive service delivery
Family psychoeducation and support
Collaborative treatment planning
Care coordination across providers and systems

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