Early Signs Your Child May Need Developmental Screening

It seems like children grow up in the blink of an eye. One day, you're cradling your infant in your arms, and it feels like you're watching them graduate high school the next day. Should your child face developmental challenges, the rapid growth speed means that challenges can build momentum quickly. Thankfully, a developmental screening in Plainfield, IL, can catch many challenges early on. Once an issue is discovered, it can be mitigated or managed, which will help ensure good health outcomes for your kids. Dr. Kristine Liberty, Dr. Steven Kovar, and Dr. Jessica Ciszek at Kids First Pediatrics can perform development screenings.

Parents Must Safeguard Their Child’s Development

Parents are guardians, and one of the most important things they can safeguard is their child's development. It's a good idea to keep an eye on your child throughout the day so that you can spot red flags, especially for young children. If you’re unsure what to watch for or want your child to undergo a developmental screening in Plainfield, IL, contact Kids First Pediatrics. Dr. Liberty, Dr. Kovar, and Dr. Ciszek can help.

Some children will have speech, attention, posture, gait, and more issues. Intervention can be used to address such issues. If issues go unaddressed, a minor problem may quickly become serious. Unfortunately, these issues could impact your child throughout life.

There are many milestones a child should reach as they develop. For example (this list is far from complete):

• Six Months: A child should be starting to recognize specific people. He or she should also start communicating with his or her parents and others. This may mean blowing raspberries or responding to cooing with their cooing sounds.
• One Year: A child should interact through simple games like patty cake. They should interact with their environment, say, by using their hands to play. The child should also be forming rudimentary words, such as "mommy" or "daddy." The child should also be able to stand up and take steps (they may need to hold something, like furniture or your hands.)
• Two Years: Should be able to string words together, such as “more water.” You should be reacting to and recognizing emotional changes, such as an upset family member. Should also be able to follow simple instructions.

The above amounts to only a small smattering of early childhood development milestones. If your child is missing milestones, it’s time to chat with a doctor. Want to set up a development screening in Plainfield, IL? Contact (815) 609-5437 to touch base with Kids First Pediatrics. Dr. Liberty, Dr. Kovar, and Dr. Ciszek would gladly assist.