{"id":948,"date":"2020-10-15T07:01:29","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T11:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.4-c.org\/?p=948"},"modified":"2023-06-15T18:44:59","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T22:44:59","slug":"learn-more-about-your-child-through-developmental-screening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.4-c.org\/social-emotional-skills-childhood-development\/learn-more-about-your-child-through-developmental-screening\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn More About Your Child Through Developmental Screening"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is doubtful that anyone would deny that parenting is hard work. When parents and caregivers are busy working, paying bills, keeping food on the table and managing a household, keeping track of developmental milestones in our young children can be challenging.<\/p>\n

The hard work of parenting comes with immeasurable rewards as our young children grow, learn and become unique individuals full of personality. We know children develop skills and reach milestones at their own pace and thrive naturally when given the proper support, but how can we be sure our children are developing in a healthy way and reaching important developmental milestones?<\/p>\n

During the most precious stage of early brain development, parents and caregivers can ensure children are reaching those milestones through regular developmental screening. Parents and caregivers can gain a clear understanding of a child\u2019s strengths, what to look forward to in their development, and what support services a child might need in order to ensure healthy development and school readiness.<\/p>\n

The Ages & Stages Questionnaire\u00ae (ASQ) is a highly researched, valid and reliable tool for parents and caregivers to get a snapshot of a child\u2019s development in communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving and personal-social skills. The ASQ takes about 10-15 minutes to fill out and can be administered at any time from birth to age 5 \u00bd years. Based on responses, results will help determine if a child\u2019s developmental progress is on time and\/or alert parents and caregivers to any potential concerns that can be shared with the child\u2019s health care provider.<\/p>\n

Developmental screening can help parents and caregivers:<\/p>\n