The Medical Home &
Early Child Development in Primary Care
Federal Publication, 2005- Text

Writer, Producer:   Lynn B. Wilson, PhD
Working with Merle McPherson, MD, Calvin CJ Sia, MD, Bonnie Stickland, PhD, and Sharon Taba, MEd

The Medical Home is a concept of health care for children with special needs that is accessible, family-centered, coordinated, comprehensive, continuous, compassionate, and culturally-effective. Recent scientific research into early child brain development indicates the importance of stable and supportive relationships, family support, and quality primary care during a child's first years. Major child advocacy efforts, including national policy of the American Academy of Pediatrics and national goals outlined by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, support the advancement of the Medical Home and new systems of care for ALL children.

Support:
Department of Pediatrics, John A. Burns School of Medicine,
   University of Hawaii at Manoa
U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau
   Division of Children with Special Health Care Needs