Assessment for Infants and Preschool Children

A good friend of mine just became a new mom. Amid all the wonder of welcoming this bundle of joy, she is concerned, as all parents are, about her child's development. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or caregiver for a baby or child, learn how you can get the information you need about assessing infant and child development.

Infants are typically evaluated by pediatricians at birth to determine if there are any developmental concerns. Infants who show early signs of disabilities are typically referred to a developmental interventionist who can evaluate their abilities. Most evaluations of infants are conducted through standardized observations such as the Bayley Scales of Infant Development and the Battelle Developmental Inventory . Learn more about early developmental milestones and the early identification of disabilities.