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Julia Abercrombie1, Lisa Wiggins1, Katie K Green1

  • 1National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.

Zero to Three
|May 19, 2023
PubMed

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Early identification of developmental delays (DD) is crucial for child outcomes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers updated checklists to help parents and professionals monitor child development and access timely services.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Developmental delays (DD) affect approximately 1 in 6 US children.
  • Early identification of DDs improves child outcomes and family access to services.
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) "Learn the Signs. Act Early." (LTSAE) Program promotes developmental monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the purpose of the revised LTSAE developmental milestone checklists.
  • To explain how early childhood professionals can utilize these resources.
  • To encourage family engagement in developmental monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • The LTSAE program released updated developmental milestone checklists in February 2022.
  • These materials are designed to facilitate conversations between families and professionals.
  • The article outlines the practical application of these free resources.

Main Results:

  • Revised LTSAE checklists provide updated developmental milestones.
  • The resources aim to enhance early childhood developmental monitoring.
  • Professionals can use these tools to engage families effectively.

Conclusions:

  • Updated LTSAE checklists support early identification of developmental concerns.
  • These resources empower families and professionals in developmental monitoring.
  • Utilizing these free tools can lead to improved child outcomes.

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