In Archives of Disease of Childhood there is a series called Archimedes. This is an opportunity for people to submit a search that they have done looking at a common problem and what the evidence is for managing in a particular way. If youre not familiar with it, have a look at some. You can get to them easily if you have access to the Online version of ADC (which you should have if you are an ADC subscriber), on the right click on Browse by topic>Evidence Based Practice>Archimedes. Choose something that you would like to investigate that relates to early developmental impairment or intellectual developmental disability and write a question and answer, for example, in the style of Archimedes. Here are some suggestions we thought of to help you get the idea: A three and half year old has presented in clinic with mild general delay in all areas. There is no other relevant history, no family history, examination is normal. Should I be doing a full blood count? A 10 year old with severe four limb cerebral palsy and severe learning difficulties has a first generalised seizure lasting for about five minutes during the night. Should I start on anticonvulsants?
