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Pediatric Developmental Screening in Frisco, TX
Ensuring your child’s developmental milestones are on track is essential for their overall growth and well-being. At Pediatric Associates of Frisco, our dedicated medical team provides comprehensive developmental screenings to monitor your child’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional progress. We collaborate closely with families to offer personalized guidance and resources, creating a nurturing environment that supports your child’s optimal development.
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The development of our children is an incredibly important topic. Sometimes we can take our children’s development for granted, expecting things to run smoothly with minimal issue. However, when obstacles are encountered, it can be difficult for parents to know what to do next. Thankfully, there are medical professionals who are expertly trained in pediatric development and can help parents understand their children’s progress.
What is a pediatric developmental evaluation?
A developmental assessment involves an evaluation by a professional or a team of professionals from different specialties. This may include a developmental pediatrician, psychologist, social worker, speech language pathologist, occupational therapist, psychological associate, and/or other clinicians with expertise in child development. The assessment may involve multiple visits over a period of time.
What should children be screened for in developmental delays?
- Speech and language impairment (6%)
- Learning disabilities (8%)
- Attention deficit disorder (ADD) (7%)
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- Mental retardation (1%–2%)
- Cerebral palsy (0.2%)
- Autism and autism spectrum disorders (0.5%)