What to do if you are concerned
Video: Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Talk to Your Child’s Doctor
As a parent you know your child best! If you are concerned about 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.
Complete a Milestone Checklist for Your Child’s Age
Use the Milestones Tracker app or fill out a milestone check list. Share the checklist with your child’s health care provider. Review this Tip Sheet from the CDC: How to Get Help for Your Child.
Ask about Developmental Screening
| Recommended screening type | Age |
|---|---|
| General development | 9, 18, and 30 months |
| Autism | 18 and 24 months (or whenever parent has a concern) |
Ask your child’s doctor about these screenings
Learn more information about developmental screening.
Connect with other parents in Montana
Family to Family
The parent-led Family to Family initiative helps to improve access to and sharing of evidence-based health information so parents and families of children and youth with complex health needs and health care providers can make informed health care choices.
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Parenting in Montana
Information and Tools for children at every age to address a variety of challenges.
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Montana Autism Center