Do you wonder what your child should be doing at this age? Developmental screening can help highlight important developmental milestones children achieve as they grow and is a great way to learn more about typical child development, identify your child’s strengths and uncover any areas of concern. Doing a screening is as simple as playing with your child!

Screening is a snapshot of a child’s development at a single point in time. It complements ongoing observation, and can help you keep track of your child’s development from birth until age 5 in scheduled intervals. The screening used by Help Me Grow Alabama is a tested, valid and reliable tool used by many health care providers. You can complete a screening by answering six simple questions in the five areas listed below, appropriate for your child’s age. Remember that your answers help show your child’s strengths and areas where he or she may need support.

Help Me Grow Alabama use the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 in English and Spanish. The questionnaires include questions about your child’s ability to calm down, take direction and follow rules, communicate, perform daily activities (e.g., eating, sleeping), act independently, demonstrate feelings, and interact with others.