CHENANGO COUNTY - Your child’s growth and development are very important.

If you feel that your child is not meeting the developmental milestones for his or her age, or if you think there could be a concert with the way your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves, talk to your child’s doctor and share your concerns. Don’t wait. Acting early can make a real difference.

The Chenango County Department of Public Health Program called Early Intervention may be able to help you understand those developmental milestones that can be used to observe and monitor a child’s development in the first three years of life to determine if they are on track through the Child find component or suggest that a Multidisciplinary Evaluation may be beneficial to determine the youngster’s possible eligibility for Early Intervention Services.

If you feel concerned about your child’s development, take action. You know your child best.

Early intervention helps children improve their abilities and learn new skills. Take the following steps to help your child if you are concerned about their development. Tell your child’s doctor or nurse if you notice any signs of possible developmental delay and ask for a developmental screening.