Early Intervention
Screenings
What is Developmental Screening?
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Developmental screening is a short, easy-to-complete formal test of young children’s developmental skills, such as motor, cognitive, language, and social-emotional skills.
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Developmental milestones are abilities achieved by most children by a certain age.
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Developmental screening provides a quick check of your child’s development. It can be thought of as a snapshot of your child’s skills.
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Screening will help determine if your child is meeting the appropriate milestones for their age.
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A developmental screener reliably distinguishes children who should be referred for further, more comprehensive assessment from those who don’t need to be referred.
Why is screening important?
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It’s estimated that 1 in 7 children are affected by developmental delays, learning disorders, and behavioral and social-emotional problems.
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Only a fraction of these children (20% to 30%) are identified as needing help before school begins.
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Parents can check their child’s development and address any potential concerns by participating in a developmental screening program. Intervention before kindergarten has huge benefits because it sets children up for future success!