Early Identification
Head Start ECLKC: Disabilities Services Newsletters – When Concerns Arise
The Head Start Disabilities Services Newsletter is produced monthly by the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (NCECDTL). It is dedicated to staff working with young children…
HealthyChildren.org
Does My Child Have Physical Developmental Delays? Oct 2018 This publication from the National Center on Parent, Family and Community Engagement explores how understanding the cultural perspectives of families can…
If You’re Concerned
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides an overview for parents of what to do if they are concerned about their child’s development. Webpage addresses Why Act Early?…
Talking with Parents When You Have Concerns About a Child in Your Care
This PowerPoint™ and accompanying article is designed to provide a framework for caregivers (anyone providing child care or out-of-school care for children) when they have concerns that a child in…
MAP’s County Specific Resources: Organizations that Support Children with Disabilities and Their Families
MAP’s County Specific Resources provides contact information for Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies for each county. These agencies can help connect families with the type of pre-kindergarten option that…
Milestone Tracker Mobile App
Milestones matter! Track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s easy-to-use illustrated checklists; get tips from CDC for encouraging your child’s development; and find out…
Parent Guide to Regional Center Services (PDF)
A wide variety of services are available to Californians with developmental disabilities in each stage of their lives. Services are person-centered and designed to meet a variety of unique needs…
Parent Outreach & Support: Special Education Best Practices for Transitioning to Preschool
Did you know that every Regional Center throughout California has a Family Resource Center (FRC)? These FRCs work in partnership with the Regional Centers and LEAs and provide parents, families…
Pathways.org
Since 1985, Pathways.org has helped parents and healthcare professionals work together to maximize babies’ development. For over 40 years, we have provided free and trusted resources to identify early motor,…
PBS Kids for Parents
Young children are always developing and exploring their world. Whether it’s learning empathy, honesty and self-confidence, or reading, music and problem solving, there are opportunities and challenges at every age.…
Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Parents: Child Development Tracker
Provides information and tips for ages 1 through age 8 on developmental stages and educational areas. Also provides supporting activities and books for each age.
Reasons for Concern: That your child or a child in your care may need special help (PDF)
Revised: Oct 2020 This brochure is a collaborative effort between the Department of Developmental Services and the California Department of Education. The brochure is designed to facilitate finding and identifying…
