Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale

The Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale or {the Brazelton} is a measure of infant behavioral development introduced by T. Berry Brazelton.

The measure assesses an infant reaction to a variety of stimuli such as a light in the eyes, a moving ball or a rattle. The results of this easily administered series of tests has proved an effective initial assessment of children, helping in the early identification of a variety of disorders.