Child Development

“Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Program – major initiative to educate families on what to expect from their children at each stage of development CDC first launched the developmental milestone checklist in 2004. The original list listed capabilities that at least 50% of children at a given age would be able to demonstrate, updated checklists […]

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is updating its developmental milestone checklist for the first time since it was created in 2004. The checklists were created to help identify children with autism and developmental disabilities early so they can get the supports and services they need sooner rather than later. The update is