Neurodevelopmental problems in pre-school children in rural Western Cape, South Africa: is community screening feasible?

Thorough preparation prior to commencing screening is considered essential for feasibility, including community-based stakeholder consultation, broad consultation around translated screening questionnaires, and preparation for diagnostic assessment. Ongoing support to mother-child recipients as well as those administering the screening, is required. The experience of participating mother-child pairs must be placed at the centre of community-based screening processes. Long term sustainability requires adequate training, supervision and psychological support for those administering such processes.