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“Learn the Signs. Act Early.” One Director’s Story
Hear one early learning center director’s story of how her center is using “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” materials to boost providers’ professional development and to promote parent-engaged developmental monitoring.
“Learn the Signs. Act Early.” One Doctor’s Story
Hear one doctor’s story of how her practice uses CDC’s free parent-friendly “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” resources to assist with developmental surveillance and help families learn the signs of healthy child development.
Baby Steps: “Learn the Signs. Act Early.”
Learn how to look for developmental milestones and what to do if you’re worried about your child’s development or think there’s a problem.
Learn why it is important to recognize developmental milestones and what to do if you have concerns about your child’s development.
Transcript
Radio Public Service Announcement transcript for the “Learn the Signs, Act Early.” campaign.
SOUND EFFECTS (throughout): A playground with children all around.
INTERVIEWER: We’re here discussing child development with some experts. Tell me the normal development of, say, a two year old.
KID: My truck!
INTERVIEWER: So a child that age should know two- to four-word phrases. Good. And what about cognitive development?
KID: Brrrrrroom brrroom brrroom.
INTERVIEWER: Ah, engaging in pretend play. I see… and what of social dev…
KID: Look, Anna!
INTERVIEWER: Being enthusiastic about the company of other children. Alright, thank you.
ANNOUNCER: It’s time to change how we view a child’s growth. It’s not just physical. There are milestones your child should reach 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 his full potential. Talk with a doctor, visit www.cdc.gov/actearly or call 1-800-CDC-INFO. A message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention. Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Transcript
Radio Public Service Announcement taggable transcript for the Spanish “Learn the Signs, Act Early.” campaign.
SOUND EFFECTS (throughout): Parque infantil lleno de niños.
INTERVIEWER: Estamos hablando del desarrollo infantil con algunos expertos. ¿Señor, cuál sería el desarrollo normal de, digamos, un niño de dos años?
KID: ¡Mi camión!
INTERVIEWER: Es decir que un niño de esa edad debería poder decir oraciones de dos a cuatro palabras. Bien. ¿Y usted, qué podríamos decir del desarrollo social?
KID: María, mira.
INTERVIEWER: Ah, mostrarse entusiasta por la compañía de otros niños. Gracias.
ANNOUNCER: Es hora de ver el crecimiento de los niños de manera diferente. No es solo físico. Existen indicadores importantes que su hijo debería alcanzar. Un retraso en cualquiera de estas áreas podría ser una señal de un problema de desarrollo, incluso de autismo. Pero, mientras más pronto se identifique el retraso, más podrá hacer para ayudar a su hijo. Hable con un médico o llame al 1-800-CDC-INFO. Un mensaje del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de EE.UU. y los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Aprenda los signos. Reaccione pronto.