Articles on how CDC works to identify causes of Developmental Disabilities and opportunities to prevent them. By applying a public health approach incorporating three essential elements—surveillance or disease tracking, research to identify causes, and prevention research and programs—we can rapidly translate scientific findings into appropriate public health interventions.
Developmental delay is when your child lags behind their peers in one or more areas of emotional, mental, or physical growth. If your child is delayed, early treatment is the best way to help them make progress or even to catch up.
baby~The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides information baby motor milestones and when to be concerned about your child's physical development.
If you are unsure if your child is developing specific skills, use our tool to learn more about the signs of developmental delays in children ages 5 and under.
Articles on how CDC works to identify causes of Developmental Disabilities and opportunities to prevent them. By applying a public health approach incorporating three essential elements—surveillance or disease tracking, research to identify causes, and prevention research and programs—we can rapidly translate scientific findings into appropriate public health interventions.
Developmental delay is when your child lags behind their peers in one or more areas of emotional, mental, or physical growth. If your child is delayed, early treatment is the best way to help them make progress or even to catch up.
baby~The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides information baby motor milestones and when to be concerned about your child's physical development.
If you are unsure if your child is developing specific skills, use our tool to learn more about the signs of developmental delays in children ages 5 and under.
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