Is your child's development on track?

It’s common for parents to wonder: 

Is my child’s development normal?

All babies and children develop at their own pace, and most reach milestones within the age range noted by milestone charts. (Milestones are your little one’s “firsts”, when they reach skills such as smiling, babbling, and learning to crawl.)  However, some children show signs of developmental delays—they don’t reach milestones for play, learning, speech, behavior and movement in a typical fashion.

This is sign for concern and parents need to take action.

Latest research from the CDC on autism shows that about 1 in 68 children has been identified with austism spectrum disorder (ASD) and  Autism Awareness Month has been reminding parents that you should act early if you suspect your child has a developmental delay. The CDC’s campaign called “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” provides tools and information for parents to track their child’s development and know what steps to take if concern arises. Check out the site and learn the signs.

There's help for you and your child!

In the South Placer area, we have several organizations that offer resources and support for parents with children with ASD or another developmental conditions. Warmline Family Resource Center specifically provides support, events, information, and referrals for families of children with special needs.