Milestones Matter
From birth to age 5, your child should reach milestones in how he or she plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves. You do not need to wait for a doctor’s referral or a medical diagnosis to have your child’s growth and development screened. Many providers can assist you in completing an Ages & Stages Questionnaire or assist you in identifying a resource that can provide a developmental screening:
- Birth to Three staff – 1-800-305-3064 or find your local service coordinator
- Head Start staff – find a location near you
- Community Health Staff – find the office nearest you
- Local public-school staff
- Your child’s doctor
Resources:
Learn the Signs. Act Early (CDC)
Birth to Three (South Dakota Department of Education)
Head Start (South Dakota Department of Education)
strongfamilies.sd.gov
South Dakota Parent Connection
Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (Easter Seals) – be sure to share results with your provider