## Links to 15 FREE checklists, charts, & more!

# Your Developmental Screening Toolkit

### Tips & Tools for Informing Families and Improving Your Screening Program

#### Screening Resources

**Developmental Screening FACT SHEET**

A child’s development is more than just physical growth. In addition, many children have delays in language or other areas. It’s time to change how we view a child’s growth. From birth to 5 years, there are milestones children should reach in terms of how they play, learn, speak, and act. A delay in any of these areas could be a sign of a developmental problem. The earlier a delay is recognized, the more you can do to help them reach their full potential. Free information about milestones and tools to help track a child’s development can be found at [www.cdc.gov/ActEarly](http://www.cdc.gov/ActEarly) or by calling 1-800-CDC-INFO.

### Things Every Parent Should Know About Developmental Screening

- It identifies delays early, when interventions can help the most.
- It helps ensure better futures. Studies show that children who receive early treatment for developmental delays are more likely to graduate from high school, hold jobs, and live independently.
- It’s recommended by the AAP. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants and young children be screened for delays as a regular part of their ongoing health care.
- It helps parents take an active role in guiding child development. Using a parent-completed screener like ASQ gives parents a chance to share their unique insights about their child and learn more about key developmental milestones.
- It boosts parent-child bonding. Parent-completed screenings are a great bonding experience for parents and children.
- It’s easy and quick. Screening can be completed in many settings, and parents can fill out most questionnaires in under 15 minutes.

**NOTE**: Many programs recognize the importance of screening but are held back by the perceived time involved. Parent-completed screening tools can help to overcome these obstacles:

- Parent requests of their child's development are highly accurate.
- They require less professional administration time and can be filled out practically anywhere.

### Tips for Screening Success

- Introduce screening to parents by explaining the purpose and supporting them during the process.
- Provide parent-centered curriculum resources located for specific developmental needs.

#### Child Development Resources

**Your Baby at 2 Months** - Parent-friendly checklists from the CDC for tracking child’s progress: [Checklist](http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/checklists/all_checklists.pdf)

**Developmental Milestones Checklists** - Monitor milestones in your child’s development and how to help.

**Milestone Moments Booklet** - A colorful booklet to track developmental progress from 2 months to 5 years: [Milestone Moments](http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/parents_pdfs/milestonemomentseng508.pdf)

**Your Child’s Early Development is a Journey** - A handout outlining developmental milestones: [Development Journey](http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/parents_pdfs/trackchildsdevmilestoneseng.pdf)

**ASQ Resources**

- Fast facts about the ASQ-3 developmental screener: [ASQ-3](/content/asq-products/asq-3/asq-3-at-a-glance/index.html)
- Overview of ASQ-3 for quick introduction: [ASQ Overview English](/content/pdfs/brief_overview_asq3_english.pdf) | [ASQ Overview Spanish](/content/pdfs/brief_overview_asq3_spanish.pdf)
- Webinar resources on engaging families in screening process: [Webinar](https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/885359448)

### Conclusion

Parents are the most valuable partners in your screening program. Engage them by sharing these resources and supporting their child’s development.