The Connection Between Learning and Developmental Assessments and Educational Success

Children grow and develop at different rates, making it difficult for parents to identify a developmental or learning disability. Your pediatrician can help. Dr. Carol Calabrese, Dr. Inna Meskin, Dr. Alexis Capozzoli, Renee Thomas, APN, or Joe Larena, APN at Skylands Pediatrics in Sparta, NJ, offer a wide range of pediatric medical services, including learning and developmental assessments.

What You Need To Know About Developmental Assessments

Identifying a developmental issue early is the key to your child experiencing educational success. Learning and developmental assessments provided by the pediatrician can detect developmental and learning issues, including:

• Speech and language delays
• ADD, ADHD, and autism
• Learning disabilities

There are several goals that can be achieved with a learning and developmental assessment, including:

• Identifying developmental delays early so treatment can begin
• Identifying whether your child has achieved developmental milestones appropriate for your child’s age
• Helping to establish the effectiveness of treatment

A learning and developmental assessment is thorough and includes several steps. During the learning and developmental assessment, the pediatrician will:

• Perform a comprehensive medical record review
• Observe behaviors, mannerisms, cognitive abilities, emotional and physical delays, and other issues
• Provide questionnaires, checklists, and surveys to gather important developmental information
• Interview parents, teachers, and others close to your child

A learning and developmental assessment can help you and your child establish guidelines designed to:

• Enhance performance
• Improve behavior
• Develop life skills

According to the American Pediatric Association, learning and developmental assessments commonly occur at well-child visits when your child is 9, 18, and 30 months old. Your child will also be screened for autism at 18 and 24 months. Please click here to learn more about the American Pediatric Association guidelines for developmental assessment.

You want your child to enjoy success in life, including educational success. Developmental assessments can help ensure your child thrives.

Want To Know More About Learning and Developmental Assessments?

Call the pediatricians at Skylands Pediatrics in Sparta, NJ, to learn more about the connection between learning and developmental assessments and educational success. You can reach them in the office by calling (973) 729-2197, so call today.