Brain and Vision Development, Neuroscience and FAS

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Developmental delay or disability

So, if a child has a developmental delay or disability, why is early intervention important?
When a child is born, if s/he is developing typically, is healthy and has good enriching environment s/he will make 3 billion synaptic connections in his or her brain during the first three years of life. While we continue to learn throughout our lives, unless a disability makes it impossible, we never learn at this rate. Some things are very difficult or impossible to learn. For example, if a child is born without hearing and gets a cochlear implant at a very early age, s/he will probably develop typical or fairly typical speech. If an adult, who has never been able to hear, gets a cochlear implant; while s/he may be able to hear the sounds s/he will probably never be able to process language.

Don’t wait, early intervention is important.

Developmental Screenings

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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides some wonderful additional information on basic child development, positive parenting tips, and child safety.
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Baby Steps

Developmental Milestones

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Child Development and Public Health

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