Developmental Screening

Overview

Developmental milestones are key skills that babies and children acquire as they grow, such as smiling, waving “bye-bye,” saying their first word, or taking their first step. These milestones are important indicators of a child’s growth and progress and can be influenced by a variety of factors, including genetics, prenatal conditions, and illnesses affecting the brain or major organs.

Regular assessment and monitoring of a child’s development are essential for identifying potential delays or concerns. Early identification of developmental challenges enables timely interventions, ensuring the child reaches their full potential.

Services Offered

• Regular Developmental Screening for Healthy Children
  Routine developmental screenings track a child’s progress and ensure they are meeting expected milestones, helping to identify any delays early.
• Developmental Screening for Children with Special Needs
  Tailored screenings for children with known or suspected developmental challenges, helping to assess specific needs and develop individualized care plans.

Features and Benefits

At CLL Health, we offer a comprehensive range of developmental screening services for children of all ages and with various conditions. Our goal is to identify developmental milestones and any potential delays, ensuring early intervention when needed.

• Questionnaires – Completed by parents or caregivers
  • Allow parents to monitor their child’s progress over time.
  • Provide an easy way to assess and record developmental milestones from home.
  • Facilitate regular tracking and provide valuable insights into a child’s growth.
• Observation – Assessing a child’s natural progress
  • Observing a child’s everyday activities helps assess their development across various skills and milestones.
  • This method offers a clear picture of a child’s progress in a familiar environment.
• Engaging in Play – Using different play styles and methods
  • Play-based assessments help observe children in a relaxed, comfortable setting.
  • Play enables us to gather detailed information about areas of concern and better understand a child’s developmental needs.

By utilizing these diverse screening methods, we provide a comprehensive assessment of a child’s development, ensuring they receive the necessary support for growth and well-being.

Conditions Treated

• Regular Developmental Screening
  Routine screenings track progress in key developmental areas (e.g., motor skills, speech, social skills) to identify potential delays early. These assessments help ensure children meet important milestones and provide a basis for timely intervention if needed.
• Neurodevelopmental Assessment for Children with Special Needs
  In-depth evaluations for children with developmental concerns, focusing on cognitive, motor, and emotional skills.

Common Conditions in Children with Special Needs:

• Cerebral Palsy
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Speech and Language Delays
• Learning Disabilities
• Motor Coordination Disorders (e.g., Dyspraxia)
• Cognitive Delays
• Global Developmental Delay

Treatment Options

Treatment options are personalized to each child’s needs, based on the results of developmental screenings and assessments.

• Physiotherapy (Physical Therapy)
  • Focuses on improving motor skills, coordination, and mobility.
  • Helps children develop strength, balance, and flexibility.
  • Addresses delays in physical milestones like walking, running, or fine motor skills (e.g., hand-eye coordination).
• Occupational Therapy
  • Focuses on developing daily living skills (e.g., dressing, feeding).
  • Helps children improve fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory processing.
  • Aims to increase independence in self-care and school-related tasks.
• Speech Therapy
  • Targets speech, language, and communication skills.
  • Helps with articulation, vocabulary, and understanding language.
  • Supports social communication skills and challenges like stuttering or speech delays.
• Behavioral Therapy
  • Techniques like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are used to improve communication, social skills, and behavior, especially for children with autism or ADHD.
• Parent and Caregiver Support
  • Training and guidance for parents and caregivers to support their child’s development at home, including behavior management strategies and emotional support.
• Medical Treatment
  • In some cases, medication may be recommended, particularly for conditions like ADHD, to help manage symptoms and improve focus and behavior.