Parents often have questions about their child’s development. What is normal? How do I know if my child has a special health need or a developmental delay?

Children grow, develop and learn at their own pace. Conditions not recognized at birth may become noticeable as a child grows and develops.

Some signs your child may need special help include:

• Does not respond to name or when spoken to;
• May repeat the same movement with objects or body;
• Does not have good physical coordination;
• Uses aggressive behavior to deal with most situations;
• Withdraws or stays quiet most of the time;
• May not want to be touched.

If you are the parent of a child age 6 or younger and have questions or concerns about a suspected developmental delay or condition, the Children's Integrated Services Program may be able to help.

Resources For Parents

The Growing Up Healthy Workbook has information about your child's growth from birth to five years of age including information about:

• Developmental milestones from birth to five years;
• Caring for your sick child;
• Keeping your child safe;
• Healthy eating; and
• Healthy environments.
  

The Growing Up Healthy Newsletters have information about your baby from infancy to early childhood.

• Prenatal
• Birth to 4 Months Old
• 4 Months to 8 Months
• 8 Months to 12 Months
• 12 Months to 18 Months
• 18 Months to 2 Years
• 2 Years Old
• 3 Years Old
• 4 Years Old
• 5 Years Old