Child Health and Development Interactive System

CHADIS

Hirsch Pediatrics is pleased to announce a new initiative to help provide your children with the best care available. For all check-ups and developmental/behavior visits, we will be utilizing the Child Health and Development Interactive System, also known as CHADISCHADIS is designed to assist in the early diagnosis of developmental, social, emotional, and behavioral concerns as well as a variety of health risks that can otherwise be difficult to ascertain during a typical visit. 

Utilizing questionnaires supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics, CHADIS is a web-based diagnostic and tracking tool that was developed at the Center for Promotion of Child Development through Primary Care (www.ChildHealthcare.org) by Johns Hopkins University faculty members. 

In order for this diagnostic tool to be successful, we need your help in completing these brief questionnaires at least 3 days before your visit. We will review the results of the questionnaires prior to your visit and be able to address any concerns during the visit.  At Hirsch Pediatrics we always strive to maximize your children's physical and emotional health, and we feel CHADIS is an excellent tool to help ensure your children thrive.

Instructions for using CHADIS

1. Go to the following website: www.CHADIS.com.

2. In the left column, click on “New Users Register Here

3. Under “New Users,” use the following invitation code (which is the same as our office phone number)  3019903030 and enter in your name (not your child's) for the first and last name.

4. Your e-mail address will become your username. Create a password and then click on “ Register

5. On the next screen, click “login” and then on “enroll a new child.” You will now be prompted to enter your child's name and other information about your child.

6. Under visit type, select “Regular checkup visit.” If all goes as planned, you will see the age appropriate tests for your child. If not, please call the office. Select “begin” and complete all questionnaires listed. Please note that it is normal to have some questionnaires with questions that seem too mature for your child.

7. Important note for check-ups of children age 13 and above:  In addition to a brief parent questionnaire, there are two additional questionnaires for your child to complete on his/her own.  They will have the notation "Please have teen complete." 

Your teenager can complete these either through your CHADIS login/password or create his/her own CHADIS account.  If he/she chooses to create his/her own account, then he/she will choose "self" as the relationship to the patient.

You can reassure your child that once he/she submits the completed questionnaires, the responses are confidential and only the office of Hirsch Pediatrics office will be able to view the results. By ensuring that your child completes these important questionnaires prior to the check-up, we can truly provide the highest level of care.