Developmental Screening - Child Development


Screening for potential developmental delays in children allows for early treatment and supportive services. On this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site, Head Start health managers and disability coordinators will find a number of resources on developmental screening tools. A link to the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center is also provided. The following fact sheet is provided courtesy of the Center for Disease Control's Learn the Signs. Act Early. Campaign.

Developmental Screening - Child Development [Developmental screening topics covered on this web site are:] Overview What is developmental screening? Why is developmental screening important? Who provides developmental screening services? Special topics Developmental Screening Tools State and national efforts Notes from Working Group on Developmental Screening CDC recommendation for Developmental Screening References to some relevant articles Resources and links to those involve in developmental screening and related efforts More>>

Developmental Screening - Child Development. National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. HHS/CDC/NCBDDD. n.d. English. Web Site.