Determining if your child’s development is on track involves comparing their progress with general developmental milestones. These milestones provide a guideline for what an average child achieves at specific ages in areas such as physical (motor) skills, communication and language, social and emotional, and cognitive (learning and thinking) development. However, it’s important to remember that…
Pediatric stuttering, also known as childhood-onset fluency disorder, is a speech disorder that affects the flow of speech, resulting in disruptions or disfluencies. It typically begins in early childhood, usually between the ages of 2 and 5, when children are developing their language skills rapidly. Stuttering can impact a child’s communication, emotional well-being, and social…
Pediatric Receptive Language Disorder is a type of communication disorder that affects children’s ability to understand and process language. Unlike Expressive Language Disorder, which impacts the ability to express thoughts and ideas through language, Receptive Language Disorder specifically concerns difficulties with understanding what is being said by others. This can significantly affect learning and social…
Expressive Language Disorder is a communication disorder that impacts a person’s ability to express themselves effectively using language. It is characterized by difficulties with verbal and written expression, and it is not due to a lack of knowledge or understanding of the language. This disorder affects both children and adults, although it is most commonly…
A 504 Plan is a tool that provides accommodations and supports to students with disabilities within the general education setting. Unlike Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), which are designed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for students who require special education services, 504 Plans are developed under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of…
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are customized education plans designed to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. The development of an IEP is a collaborative process involving teachers, parents, school administrators, and often the student themselves. The primary goal of an IEP is to provide a tailored educational experience that accommodates the student’s disability…
Combined presentation ADHD, previously known as Combined Type ADHD, is one of the three presentations (or subtypes) of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). The other two presentations are Predominantly Inattentive Presentation and Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation. The combined presentation is characterized by symptoms…
The Predominantly Inattentive Presentation (previously known as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Inattentive Type, or ADD) is one of the three presentations (or subtypes) of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This presentation is characterized by significant inattention and distractibility without the hyperactive and impulsive behavior seen in the other types of ADHD. Characteristics Individuals with the Predominantly Inattentive Presentation of…
The Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development Screening Test, commonly known as the Bayley Scales, is a leading assessment tool used to monitor the development of infants and toddlers, ranging from one month to 42 months of age. Developed by Nancy Bayley, the Bayley Scales are recognized worldwide for their comprehensive approach to evaluating…
Visit our sponsors: LingoKids | Scholastic Teacher | Kids Discover The Brigance Screens are a series of assessment tools designed to identify developmental delays, strengths, and needs in infants, toddlers, and young children. Developed by Albert H. Brigance, these screens are widely used by educators, early childhood professionals, and pediatricians to provide quick and effective evaluations of a child’s development…