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Children who are mistreated at a young age are more likely to experience a wide range of developmental delays and health ...

Early recognition of neurodevelopmental concerns and timely access to services have been shown to result in better outcomes for young children. But not all instruments are of equal value, and new ...

A new study has found an association between a one-year-old’s screen time and an increased risk of developmental delays later in childhood, particularly in the areas of communication and ...

Naiommy Baret’s 3-year-old son receives early intervention services for epilepsy and a speech delay. Credit: Vanessa Leroy for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education.

Long Beach parents and caregivers will once again have the opportunity to gain information and resources about early childhood development through the city’s workshop series. The Department of Health ...

Fewer kids in Colorado are getting services to address potential developmental problems early, raising the possibility they’ll need more intensive help down the road. Referrals to the state’s Early ...

Parents of today's young children often find themselves wondering whether factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic have stunted their toddlers' development. Some are worried their child is taking too ...

The new legislative session is scheduled to begin in January. This article originally published at New York is 'failing its ...