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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2024 · 5 MIN

Tokyo Ward Launches Free “Five-year-old check-ups” for Early Detection of Developmental Disabilities

from Disability News Japan · host Michael Gillan Peckitt

Ota Ward in Tokyo has decided to introduce a free "5-year-old health check" for preschool children. It has already started on a trial basis at nurseries in the ward. The test places more emphasis on mental development than the current school entry health check, takes more time to test. The aim is to lead to early detection and support of developmental disorders. Ota Ward began the trial of five-year-old health checkups in October for some nursery school children. Based on the results, it is considering implementing them for all five-year-olds in 2026. Episode Notes: ‘Ota Ward, Tokyo Launches Free “Five-year-old check-ups” for Early Detection of Developmental Disorders’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/11/05/ota-ward-tokyo-launches-free-five-year-old-check-ups-for-early-detection-of-developmental-disorders/

Ota Ward in Tokyo has decided to introduce a free "5-year-old health check" for preschool children. It has already started on a trial basis at nurseries in the ward. The test places more emphasis on mental development than the current school entry health check, takes more time to test. The aim is to lead to early detection and support of developmental disorders. Ota Ward began the trial of five-year-old health checkups in October for some nursery school children. Based on the results, it is considering implementing them for all five-year-olds in 2026. Episode Notes: ‘Ota Ward, Tokyo Launches Free “Five-year-old check-ups” for Early Detection of Developmental Disorders’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/11/05/ota-ward-tokyo-launches-free-five-year-old-check-ups-for-early-detection-of-developmental-disorders/

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