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Module 3: Celebrating Child GrowthDevelopmental Screening |
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According to the CDC, in the United States, about 13% of children 3 to 17 years of age have a developmental or behavioral disability such as autism, intellectual disability, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD).
The purpose of developmental screening is to assess a child's development and provide early intervention if needed for learning disabilities or other developmental delays. Infants, toddlers and preschool age children usually receive frequent developmental screenings through their pediatrician's office, but school-age children receive them less frequently.
Screening is the process of measuring a child's development in the areas of:
Many school-age children receive developmental screenings at school, where their vision, speech, hearing and motor skills are assessed along with their general knowledge and cognitive abilities. It is important to know what to look for to identify possible learning disabilities and developmental delays in students and be able to share that information with their parents or guardians. Some programs have resources available to assist a student with a disability or challenge if the parents give permission.
Access the Center for Disease Control's Developmental Screening Fact sheet.
Access the Center for Disease Control's "Learn the Signs. Act Early" resource for free and printable materials.
The purpose of developmental screening is to assess a child's development and provide early intervention if needed for learning disabilities or other developmental delays. Infants, toddlers and preschool age children usually receive frequent developmental screenings through their pediatrician's office, but school-age children receive them less frequently.
Screening is the process of measuring a child's development in the areas of:
- Speech and Language
- Motor Skills
- General Knowledge
- Hearing
- Vision
Many school-age children receive developmental screenings at school, where their vision, speech, hearing and motor skills are assessed along with their general knowledge and cognitive abilities. It is important to know what to look for to identify possible learning disabilities and developmental delays in students and be able to share that information with their parents or guardians. Some programs have resources available to assist a student with a disability or challenge if the parents give permission.
Access the Center for Disease Control's Developmental Screening Fact sheet.
Access the Center for Disease Control's "Learn the Signs. Act Early" resource for free and printable materials.
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