Responding with Families to Developmental Concerns

Teacher working with a toddler boy Discover ways to engage families when early childhood staff have concerns that a child is at risk for a disability or developmental delay. Some information in this module may also refer to children with disabilities as "children with special needs." The module is designed for educators working with children ages birth to 5.

This module focuses on:

Observing children's development together
Understanding the benefits of screening
Approaches to conversations with families when developmental concerns arise
Partnering with families through the process of evaluation for possible services

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