Early childhood screening is a process used to identify potential delays or developmental  needs in young children. Research shows that early screening and intervention greatly improve a child's positive growth and development.

 

No Cost - Free screenings for children age birth through 5 years. CDC staff screen for age appropriate development in:

 

Communication - The ability to use and understand language.

General stages of development:

• Babbling by 12 months of age
• Two-word spontaneous phrases by 24 months of age
• Five to six word sentences by 4 years of age

 

Cognition - The ability to understand cause and effect and to problem solve.

General stages of development:

• Participate in imitative play by 18 months of age
• Imitate circular drawing by 4 years of age
• Identify colors or letters by 5 years of age

 

Fine and Gross Motor - The ability to use large and small muscles for movement, balance, reaching, and grasping.

General stages of development:

• Intentional hold and release of an item by 24 months of age
• Walk up and down stairs without assistance by 3 years of age
• Hop and stand on one foot for 2 seconds by 5 years of age

 

Hearing - Assessment of middle ear function as well as detection of sounds.

 

Vision - Screens eye health and potential vision problems.

 

Screen for Success

Stages of Development Resources

https://screenforsuccess.org/resources