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THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY PEDIATRIC SCREENING
Pediatric development is tough to identify and measure. In the US alone, about 1 in 6 children (between the ages of 3 and 17) have at least one developmental or behavioral disability. This would include autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or a learning disorder. Unfortunately, many children have language delays, which could affect how they do in school.
Without early screening, you may not find out that your child has a developmental issue until they fall behind their peers. This can be detrimental to their learning, overall well-being and health.
Most importantly, early pediatric screening will help you look for developmental milestones, identify concerns early, and to evaluate if your child needs help so they can be happier as they learn and grow.
WHAT WILL PEDIATRIC SCREENING IDENTIFY?
Developmental screening takes a closer look at how your child’s social, physical, and psychological development progresses. This usually involves a brief test that your child must complete and a questionnaire that the caregiver or guardian completes. These tools can then help the health professional to identify potential growth delays, barriers, or differences. Typically, these screening tests will look at the child’s:
- Language/speech skills
- Movement
- Behavior
- Emotions
- Thinking
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