Why is developmental screening important?

Why is developmental screening important?

When a developmental delay is not found early, children don’t get the help they need right away. This can make it hard for them to learn and make developmental delays worse. The sooner children get help, the better off they will be in the long term.

In the United States, 17% of children have a developmental or behavioral problem, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disability or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD or ADHD).