Infant
Screening
This is a program of screening infants shortly after birth for conditions that are treatable, but not clinically evident in the newborn period. The goal is to identify infants at risk for these conditions early enough to confirm the diagnosis and provide intervention that will alter the clinical course of the disease and prevent or ameliorate the clinical manifestations.
Because Life is a Precious Gift
• Developmental Testing
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Developmental Testing is a formal process to ensure a child is meeting developmental milestones. It is completed by a healthcare provider, parent educator, or early childhood professional in collaboration with parents/legal guardians.
Developmental Testing provides an opportunity for parents to understand their child’s development and learning which can significantly reduce the possibility that the child will have an undetected developmental delay.
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• Autism Screening
Autism screening is usually administered by a pediatrician during a routine well-child checkup. The doctor may observe the child or ask you questions about his or her behaviors at home and while interacting with other children on the playground. The purpose of an autism screening is to identify common early signs of autism. The following are early signs of autism, however, they do not necessarily need to be present.
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Delays in communicating with others including speech and gestures
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Not responding to one’s own name
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Getting upset over minor changes in routine
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Avoiding many, if not most, forms of physical contact
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Showing little interest in objects or people