Whatever happens, if you're concerned about your child's development, you may have good reason.
Keep watching to see if anything changes.
What you can do now:
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Watch your child closely as they grow and learn new things. Keep track of how they develop. Take notes or even videos.
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Talk to other adults who see them regularly: teachers, caretakers, doctors or other parents. Be open to their opinion of how your child compares with others their age.
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Make sure they get Developmental Screenings at their doctor visits. (Click the link at the bottom of the page to download a 1-page fact sheet with more info.)
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Click here for more about Developmental Milestones. (It will open in a new window.) You can look up what your child should be doing at a certain age.
See our other Guide to learn more: What to Do if Your Child May Be Different.
Source: CDC