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PEDSTest.com, LLC (the new name for Ellsworth and Vandermeer Press and Forepath.org) holds the international copyright for two developmental-behavioral screening tests and for their electronic applications:

Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS)
PEDS: Developmental Milestones (PEDS:DM)
PEDS Online

PEDSTest.com, LLC is the sole copyright holder and purveyor of print versions of PEDS and the PEDS:DM within North America the United States of America and whereever foreign rights/co-publishing agreements have not been established. PEDSTest.com, LLC is the sole purvey of electronic applications of PEDS and the PEDS:DM and is responsible for foreign language translations/licensing, and international co-publishing agreements.

Meet our staff

Frances Page Glascoe, Ph.D. Dr. Glascoe is the author of PEDS, co-author of the PEDS:DM, and has conducted abundant research on these measures as well as other screening tools. For 12 years she directed the rotation in developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Vanderbilt University and is the recipient of the American Academy of Pediatrics Dale Richmond Award for contributions in child development. Dr. Glascoe is a Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University, and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. She has a one child (well, a young adult actually) who is a costumer at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
Administration and Operations
Helen Shouse, CEO Helen Shouse is the Chief Executive Officer of Ellsworth and Vandermeer Press, LLC/Forepath.org, collectively called PEDSTest.com, based in Nolensville, Tennessee. Helen directs all aspects of publishing: customer service, ordering, shipping, printing and company administration. She has four children.
Director of Fulfillment
Amy Robertson Amy Robertson oversees all aspects of customer service from the ordering process to product delivery. She is also responsible for accounts receivable and payable. Amy has two very cute children and lives in Nolensville, Tennessee.
Translations, Research, Typesetting, and Graphics
Shirley Kathryn Woods, M.A. Shirley Kathryn Woods is Director for research and translation issues, working with professionals interested in research projects and translations of PEDS/PEDS:DM materials; and moderator of the PEDS Discussion List. She is also our graphic designer and designed PEDS/PEDS:DM Forms and the tests' manuals. SK and her husband Tim have three lovely children, two horses, a flock of chickens, various pets, and assorted wild birds and live in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.
Forepath/PEDS Online Administration
Angel Kennedy, COO Angel directs PEDS Online--our electronic application of PEDS, the M-CHAT, and the PEDS:DM. She also coordinates translation licensing, co-publishing arrangements, and research licensing. Angel and her husband Nathan have two adorable boys.
Informatics Technology Director
Michael Camp Michael Camp oversees all technical issues of PEDS Online and works with software vendors and consultants to establish security-compliant interfaces for working with electronic records. Michael began working with Dr. Glascoe to initiate the PEDSTest.com website in 1998 and served as its webmaster and technical consultant until taking over technical administration and development for PEDS Online in 2008.
Translations and Marketing
Donna M. Strawser, M.A. Donna helps Shirley Kathryn in acquiring translations, organizing language-groups, and finding qualified translators. She also coordinates all of our marketing efforts at PEDStest.com, LLC. Donna lives in mid-coast Maine with her husband and two cats. She is a retired educator (English as a Second Language) and enjoys running, yoga, gardening, quilting and spending time with her family.
PEDS Online's Pioneer Developer and PEDS:DM Co-author
Nick Robertshaw The late Nick Robertshaw co-wrote PEDS:Developmental Milestones and created the text- based scoring software engine for PEDS Online screening services. Nick's wife Terry, is the voice you hear on several of our online videos. Nick's many talents: warmth, kindness, humor, wisdom, brilliance, and creativity are hugely missed by his wife, son, many friends, and colleagues.