It's time to change how we view a
child's growth.
Do you know all the ways you should measure your child’s growth? We
naturally think of height and weight, but from birth to 5 years,
your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks
and acts. A delay in any of these areas could be a sign of a
developmental problem, even autism. The good news is, the earlier
it’s recognized the more you can do to help your child reach her
full potential.
CDC would like to thank the following organizations for
their contributions to the development of the "Learn the Signs. Act
Early." Campaign:
Development tip:
Click here for tips on kindergarten readiness.
Health and Safety tip:
Click
here for information on "Common Colds, Common Myths, Common
Sense".
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Date:
March 31, 2008
Content source: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental
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