Screening young children is an effective, efficient way for parents and professionals to catch problems and start treatment during the crucial early years when the child’s brain and body are developing so rapidly.
Because developmental and social-emotional delays can be subtle and can occur in children who appear to be developing typically, most children who would benefit from early intervention are not identified until after they start school.
Intervention prior to kindergarten has huge academic, and social, benefits Identification and early interventions routine screening are crucial to a child's well-being.