#developmental screening

For parents wondering if their child might have a developmental delay, autism or ADHD, it can be challenging to sort through ALL the info about getting tested. This is a primer on how to get started, with links for all the services in Washington state.

Note: This post is tailored to families in Washington State, but the general process is similar elsewhere. Monitoring I encourage all parents and teachers to do developmental monitoring: from time to time check out a developmental checklist to be sure your child is on track. And read developmental newsletters for ideas on how to support well-rounded development. Or, you can check out the…

The CDC and AAP have revised the developmental milestones included in the Learn the Signs Act Early program. You can find links on their website or use the CDC Milestone Tracker app.

The CDC and AAP have worked together to revise the developmental milestones included in the Learn the Signs. Act Early. program, which helps parents identify autism and developmental delays in their children. (Learn about the revision.) You can use the online checklists or print PDF checklists or there is also a free CDC Milestone Tracker app. The new evidence-based milestones are written so…

Do the ASQ Screening for Your Child

Why do a developmental screening?

Developmental screenings are a helpful tool for making sure your child is on track with their development. They are a “snapshot” of how your child is doing at this moment. They’re helpful even if you’re pretty sure your child is on track, because they help you get ideas of where to focus your attention in the short-term to make sure they’re well rounded. They’re…

Ages & Stages Questionnaire

The Ages & Stages Questionnaire, or ASQ, is simply one of the best tools available for developmental screenings of children from birth to age 5. It has been in development for about 40 years and tested by tens of thousands of participants.

You can purchase questionnaires, or it is now available as a free* online screening tool at https://osp.uoregon.edu/home/checkDevelopment.  A parent may…

Pathways Developmental Screening Tool

Pathways has a sensory motor checklist for ages birth to 7 years. It’s available at https://pathways.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sensorymotorchecklist_english.pdf

Parents check off how their child is doing in these areas: play and social skills, coordination, daily activities, and self-expression. The instructions state “It is important to look at your child’s overall tendencies and clusters…