Did you recently have a baby, or did they turn a few months old, and are you bringing them in for their regular wellness visit?
At every wellness visit, we ask questions about your child's development, and you may wonder about some questions’ significance.
Pediatric Associates of Denham Springs, located in Denham Springs, LA, staffs five pediatric doctors in over five specialty areas. These highly advanced, trained pediatric doctors are available for scheduled developmental screening appointments to provide well-child visits complete with developmental milestone guidelines. They are here to answer any questions about your child's growth.
What is a Developmental Checkup?
When your child comes into our office for a well-child visit, it is always part of the checkup to ask about developmental milestones that we hope to see your child mastering at their stage of life.
Developmental milestones are specific characteristics your child will show as they progress with their physical and mental skill building. Our doctor can explain the milestones they should be reaching and what you should be looking for.
Recognizing Developmental Delays
Pediatric Associates of Denham Springs, located in Denham Springs, LA, uses developmental screening to determine if your child shows severe developmental milestone delays in two or more growth areas.
A screening for developmental delay is a questionnaire for the parents to fill out regarding their child's development that is completed at this appointment.
Our doctor may also fill out the questionnaire and ask for observation time during your child's playtime to see their skills. If your child is older, our doctor may have your child take some tests to help determine in what area they are showing a developmental delay.
The Importance of Discovering Delays Early
After testing, our doctor discovered that your child shows delays in a particular area. The next steps can be as follows:
- Early intervention is critical! Studies have shown that parents who provide early interventions to their children aged from birth to three years are more likely to see faster and more significant development. The intervention will be less effective if they wait until the child ages due to their brain connections losing adaptability.
- Early interventions can include physical therapy, speech therapy, behavioral, or other types of treatment. Early intervention with applied services will seamlessly follow them into their schools as they age.
Schedule Your Child's Wellness Visit Today!
Are you seeking quality pediatric doctors? Call Pediatric Associates of Denham Springs, located in Denham Springs, LA, at 225-665-6677. We look forward to discussing your child's developmental screening with you today.