How Can I learn more about my child's growth and development?
Parenting a child can be a challenge. There is a fine balance between hopes and dreams and ups and downs. Beginning early to enhance your child's development has benefits for you, your child, your family and your community.
It is estimated that 2% of all children born each year will have a disabling condition. Many of these children will have speech and or language delays and disorders that may have a significant effect on personal, social, academic, or vocational life. Although some children will develop normal skills without treatment by the time they enter school, it is important to identify those who will not. Early identification of a disability or developmental delay increases the chances for improving communication, learning and other important skills.
When should I seek professional help?
When you become concerned. Don't delay. No child is too young to be helped. If there is a problem, early attention is important. If there is no problem, you will be relieved of worry.
Remember….Children develop skills at different rates - any one child may be 'above average' in one skill and 'below average' in another skill. For an individual child, the parent is the best judge of the child's abilities and interests at any point in his or her development. Be sure to talk to your pediatrician or an early childhood development expert if you have any concerns about your child's development.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES
Look What I Can Do – Milestones of Developmental Growth
This chart will guide you through your child's growth and development during his or her most important years, and it will let you know what to expect as your child grows older.
http://www.state.il.us/agency/dhs/earlyint/ei02parentlwicd.html
Ages and Stages for Caregivers (.pdf documents)
1-4 months http://ohioline.osu.edu/asc-fact/ASC1.pdf
5-8 months http://ohioline.osu.edu/asc-fact/ASC2.pdf
9-12 months http://ohioline.osu.edu/asc-fact/ASC3.pdf
12-18 months http://ohioline.osu.edu/asc-fact/ASC4.pdf
18-24 months http://ohioline.osu.edu/asc-fact/ASC5.pdf
2 years http://ohioline.osu.edu/asc-fact/ASC6.pdf
Child Development
Milestones (Autism Recovery Network)
El Primer Ano del
Bebe and El Segundo y Tercer Ano del Nino
The ABC’s of Child Development:
Developmental Milestones for Your Child’s First Five Years
Child Development Basics
The
Child Development Web: Milestones
Follow the links below to learn more about individual disabilities or to get
general information on your child’s growth and development: