Child Development Information

The following sites and resources provide excellent information on what babies and toddlers are typically doing during early development and include tips for helping your child learn.

Learn the Signs, Act Early (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

First Words Project 

Communication Checklist 9-24 months PDF (First Words Project)

Healthy Children

Zero to Three

Autism and Related Delays

The following sites and resources have excellent information and resources on autism and related social and communication delays.

First Words Project/Resources

Speech & Language Developmental Milestones

Autism Speaks

Basics about Autism Spectrum Disorder Fact Sheet

Best Practices for Very Early Intervention in ASD

Other Programs & Resources

SibShop

Capable Kids and Families

Family Navigators – St Louis Arc

FACT Missouri

Missouri Parents Act

The following PDF provides a crash course for parents and caregivers on how to navigate the IEP (individualized education program) process.

Navigating the Special Education System