Get Free “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Materials
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CDC’s Milestone Tracker App
- Learn more about the Milestone Tracker app – now available in English and Spanish
- Download the Milestone Tracker app from the App Storeexternal icon
- Download the Milestone Tracker app from Google Playexternal icon
- All Checklists with Tips
Milestone Moments Booklet – Order Online
- English pdf icon[2 MB, 24 Pages, 508] English Print Version pdf icon[7 MB, 24 Pages, Print Only]
- Spanish pdf icon[7 MB, 24 Pages, 508] Spanish Print Version pdf icon[7 MB, 24 Pages, Print Only]
- Simplified Chinese pdf icon[3 MB, 48 Pages, 508] Simplified Chinese Print Version pdf icon[1 MB, 48 Pages, Print Only]
- Korean pdf icon[3 MB, 48 Pages, 508] Korean Print Version pdf icon[3 MB, 48 Pages, Print Only]
Baby’s Busy Day: Being One is So Much Fun! – Order Online
Where is Bear? A Terrific Tale for 2-Year-Olds – Order Online
How to Get Help for Your Child
How to Help Your Child Tip Sheet
- Korean pdf icon[157 KB, 2 Pages, 508]
- Vietnamese pdf icon[227 KB, 2 Pages, 508]
- Haitian Creole pdf icon[223 KB, 2 Pages, Print Only]
To see this information in English pdf icon[597 KB, 1 Page, 508] or Spanish pdf icon[650 KB, 1 Page, 508], read the tipsheet, How to get Help for Your Child.
How to Talk with the Doctor Tip Sheet
- Korean pdf icon[126 KB, 2 Pages, 508]
- Vietnamese pdf icon[213 KB, 2 Pages, 508]
- Haitian Creole pdf icon[333 KB, 2 Pages, Print Only]
To see this information in English pdf icon[597 KB, 1 Page, 508] or Spanish pdf icon[650 KB, 1 Page, 508], read the tipsheet, How to get Help for Your Child.
“Concerned About Your Child’s Development?” in ASL
- Click here for a video in American Sign Language (ASL) on what to do if you have concerns about your child’s development.
Milestone Brochure: Track Your Child’s Developmental Milestones
Flyers – Order Online
- Milestone Tracker App Flyer English and Spanish pdf icon[1 MB, 2 Pages, Print Only]
- First Tooth Flyer – English and Spanish pdf icon[663 KB, 2 Pages, Print Only]
- Almost Walking Flyer – English pdf icon[80 KB, 1 Page, Print Only] Spanish pdf icon[637 KB, 1 Page, Print Only]
- Watch Me – English pdf icon[9 MB, 1 Page, Print Only] Spanish pdf icon[529 KB, 1 Page, 508]
Growth Charts
- Grow Up Healthy Chart (includes immunizations) English pdf icon[525 KB, 2 Pages, Print Only], Spanish pdf icon[528 KB, 2 Pages, Print Only]
- Milestone Growth Chart English and Spanish pdf icon[513 KB, 2 Pages, Print Only]
Web Buttons
- Post a web button to link Learn the Signs. Act Early. to your website, blog, or social networking site (e.g. Facebook page).
Videos
- These videos from “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” (including one in American Sign Language) can be shared on your website, posted to social media, shown in waiting rooms, or included in presentations.
WIC Developmental Milestone Checklist Program Implementation Guide
- This online implementation guide provides step-by-step guidance on how to integrate a WIC Milestone Checklist Program in your state’s WIC clinics.
Primers
Primers provide tips on ways to integrate “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” materials across various settings.
- Health Care Providers (Primer English pdf icon[649 KB, 2 Pages, 508]) (Primer Spanish pdf icon[761 KB, 2 Pages, 508])
- Early Childhood Educators (Primer English pdf icon[636 KB, 2 Pages, 508]) (Primer Spanish pdf icon[780 KB, 2 Pages, 508])
- WIC Program Staff (Primer English pdf icon[336 KB, 2 Pages, 508]) (Primer Spanish pdf icon[486 KB, 2 Pages, 508])
- Early Head Start and Head Start Programs (Primer English pdf icon[342 KB, 2 Pages, 508]) (Primer Spanish pdf icon[488 KB, 2 Pages, 508])
- Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) (Primer English pdf icon[434 KB, 2 Pages, 508]) (Primer Spanish pdf icon[923 KB, 2 Pages, 508])
- Home Visiting Programs (Primer English pdf icon[712 KB, 2 Pages, 508]) (Primer Spanish pdf icon[553 KB, 2 Pages, 508])
- Child Find Programs (Primer English pdf icon[309 KB, 2 Pages, 508]) (Primer Spanish pdf icon[330 KB, 2 Pages, 508])
Narrated PowerPoint Presentations
- Health Care Providers (Presentation in Englishzip icon)
- Parents of Young Children (Presentation in Englishzip icon) (Presentation in Spanishppt icon)
Tips for Talking with Parents about Developmental Concerns
Developmental Monitoring and Screening Fact Sheet
Developmental Screening Passport
This resource from Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive!external icon can be used to track a child’s developmental screening history and share results with providers.
Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns
An online training for early care and education providers. FREE Continuing Education is available.
Autism Case Training Online
- Take the Autism Case Training online to learn about identifying, diagnosing and managing autism spectrum disorder.
Autism Case Training, Classroom-Based Curriculum
- The ACT in-classroom curriculum is designed to educate future healthcare providers on identifying, diagnosing and managing autism spectrum disorder.
Customization
You can add your organization’s contact information to any of these materials by following these simple steps. Note: This requires the use of Adobe program InDesign.
- Email us at ActEarly@cdc.gov to let us know you would like to customize the materials and how you will be using them.
- Access our Box.com site to download and edit the customizable files.
- Print your own customized materials and distribute.
Note: Customized materials may not include the CDC or HHS logos.
Samples of customized materials
Milestones Brochure pdf icon[2 MB, 2 Pages, 508]
Milestone Moments Booklet pdf icon[990 KB, 1 Page, Print Only]
Translations
CDC offers most materials in Spanish, and many materials in Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese (as indicated above). Some non-CDC partners have translated materials into other languages including Russian, Turkish, French, Indonesian, Bengali, Urdu, and Portuguese. To access these additional translations, please email ActEarly@cdc.gov.
To translate “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” materials, please email us at ActEarly@cdc.gov with the following information:
- The language you will use.
- The product(s) you will translate.
- Whether you need editable “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” files.
- Whether you will make the translated materials available online.
Please note:
- Your translated materials must reference the original “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” materials (e.g. “Content provided (in English) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. program; www.cdc.gov/ActEarly. Translation of that content provided by [your organization].”).
- Your translated materials must not include the CDC or HHS logos.
- Please send your final translation (file or link) to ActEarly@cdc.gov.
Ordering Online
Limited quantities of Learn the Signs. Act Early. materials are available for order and shipment at no cost through our online ordering site. While we no longer process order requests that are higher than the listed limits, we recommend either downloading and printing the materials yourselves or reaching out to your state’s Act Early Ambassador who may have customized materials available for you. If you have additional questions about your order, please email ActEarly@cdc.gov .