Child Development
Child development is the progression by which children change as they grow older. During this process, they acquire and refine new knowledge, behaviors, and skills. Child development generally involves observing/assessing five specific areas: motor/physical, cognitive, social/emotional, communication/language, and self-help/adaptive. While all children develop at their own rate, experts have identified specific milestones for each age level that can help parents, doctors, teachers and others assess whether a child's development is on track. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).
The Coalition partners with the CDC (Center for Disease Control) to create awareness about the importance of child development and educate parents and others about specific age related milestones. In addition, Coalition partners from across the region engage in regular developmental screening to identify possible delays and the need for further assessment or services.
The Coalition partners with the CDC (Center for Disease Control) to create awareness about the importance of child development and educate parents and others about specific age related milestones. In addition, Coalition partners from across the region engage in regular developmental screening to identify possible delays and the need for further assessment or services.