328 Validation of Eric - A New Parental Report Instrument for Detection of Cognitive Delay in At-Risk Infants

Background and Aims At 2 years, cognitive delay is the most common form of developmental disability in the preterm population (Marlow, 2004). We have established the diagnostic properties of a new cognitive developmental screen (Early Report by Infant Caregivers, ERIC), between 10–24 months. Methods Participants. 362 infants aged 10–24 months, with at least one of: weight Results Nineteen infants were delayed, with age-corrected ERIC scores lower than those without delay (p Conclusions ERIC provides a useful diagnostic screening tool, able to rule out developmental delay in this population (NPV = 98%). Note This abstract presents independent research funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) under its Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) Programme (Grant Reference PB-PG-0807–14202). The views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NHS, the NIHR or the Department of Health. Preliminary results were presented to the Neonatal Society, London, March 2012.