Radio Public Service Announcement transcript for the "Learn the Signs, Act Early." campaign.
SOUND EFFECTS (throughout): A playground with
children all around.
INTERVIEWER: We’re here discussing child development with some experts. Tell me
the normal development of, say, a two year old.
KID: My truck!
INTERVIEWER: So a child that age should know two- to four-word phrases. Good.
And what about cognitive development?
KID: Brrrrrroom brrroom brrroom.
INTERVIEWER: Ah, engaging in pretend play. I see… and what of social dev…
KID: Look, Anna!
INTERVIEWER: Being enthusiastic about the company of other children. Alright,
thank you.
ANNOUNCER: It’s time to change how we view a child’s growth. It’s not just
physical. There are milestones your child should reach 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 his full potential.
Talk with a doctor, visit
www.cdc.gov/actearly or call 1-800-CDC-INFO. A message from the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services...Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention. Learn the Signs. Act Early.
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