Parents often keep a close eye on the development of their children, from the first-time baby rolls over and their first steps, to the day when babbling turns into “mommy” and “daddy.”
There is usually nothing to worry about, and every child develops at their own rate, reaching milestones a little early or a little later compared to children their own age.
According to a study by Johns Hopkins, it’s thought that only 12 to 15% of American children experience some form of developmental delay. For those children, there are five main areas to watch for. These include:
For detailed information on expected milestone development, visit the CDC’s Developmental Milestones page.
Unfortunately, there is no blood test or lab result that can prove your child has a developmental delay. The first place to check with is your pediatrician. They’ve been involved in caring for you child, watching them grow, and they are trained to understand how various conditions or disabilities may show themselves in different types of delay.
If your child is shown to be dealing with one or more developmental delays, there is a great deal of help and many resources you can call upon. Ask your pediatrician about Early Intervention therapies from TEIS, Inc.
For some children, developmental delays can make every day activities and socialization difficult. At TEIS Early Intervention, our therapists listen to your concerns, assess your child’s individual needs, develop a customized treatment plan, and educate you along the way on simple solutions to maximize your child’s development that incorporate his or her natural environment and routines.
Early Intervention evaluations and therapy services are available under the Federal Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities. Before services can be provided, an independent evaluation of your child must be completed. To assure impartiality, one agency offers evaluation services while another provides the therapeutic services
To learn more, call TEIS Early Intervention at 412-271-8347 or visit our Contact Us page to get help today.