Screening for developmental disabilities in developing countries

► This study reports on children in 16 developing countries who screened most at-risk in 4 broad domains of child development. ► Overall, the percentages of children who screened positive for at least one disability was 20.4%, range = 3.1-45.2%. ► Variability emerged by disability type, child age, and country, with relations between prevalence and standard of living. ► More language disabilities were reported than motor, more motor than cognitive, and more cognitive than sensory. ► Younger children and countries with lower living standards were more likely to be screened as having some type of impairment.