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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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

Since the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of young children who are slow to develop language skills, with pediatric speech delays more than doubling for children aged ...

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 ...

The new legislative session is scheduled to begin in January. This article originally published at New York is 'failing its youngest children' in early intervention, report says. The president ...