Links to Other Websites on Developmental Delays and Disabilities
Facts About Developmental Disabilities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the national public health agency of the United States. Through CDC’s work in tracking developmental disabilities over the past 20 years, more is known about which children are more likely to have developmental disabilities, at what age they are likely to be diagnosed, and whether progress has been made in early identification of children with developmental disabilities.
CDC’s Developmental Milestones
Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones.
CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Use CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” tools to track and celebrate children’s developmental milestones from 2 months to 5 years and act early if you have a concern.
Content adapted from WHO Caregiver Skills Training Program.
Autism Speaks released videos with content adapted from WHO Caregiver Skills Training Program for Families of Children with Developmental Delays and disabilities. World Health Organization has developed a low-cost Caregiver Skills Training (CST) program for caregivers of children with developmental disorders. The program consists 9 group sessions and 3 home visits, focused on training caregivers how to use every day play and home activities and routines as opportunities for learning and development. The sessions specifically address communication, engagement, daily living skills, challenging behavior and caregiver coping strategies. The program takes a family-oriented approach and is designed to be delivered by trained non-specialists. The program has been made available for adaptation and field testing in several countries including Ethiopia.
