It's
time to change how we view a child's growth.
Do you know all the ways you should measure your child’s growth? We
naturally think of height and weight, but from birth to 5 years, your child
should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks and acts. A delay in any
of these areas could be a sign of a developmental problem, even autism. The good
news is, the earlier it’s recognized the more you can do to help your child
reach her full potential.
Video
- Baby Steps: "Learn the Signs. Act Early."
Early recognition of developmental disabilities such as
autism is key for parents and providers. CDC realized the impact on
families and invested in a campaign to help parents measure their
children's progress by monitoring how they play, learn, speak and
act. Click here to
view the video. |
CDC would like to
thank the following organizations for their contributions to the
development of the "Learn the Signs. Act Early." Campaign:
Health and Safety Tip:
For information on preparing, responding to, and recovering from
natural disasters,
visit the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
Development Tip:
Did you know that physical activity in infants and children affects
social, emotional, and cognitive development? Find out more on the
Child Care Aware website.
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Date:
October 02, 2008
Content source: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental
Disabilities
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