What is 9 months, 18 months, & 2 years?

    Developmental screening is a short test to tell if children are learning basic skills when they should, or if they might have delays. It is important for health care providers to screen all children for developmental delays at 9 months, 18 months, and 24 or 30 months. Additional screening might be needed if a child is at high risk for developmental problems due to preterm birth, low birth weight, or having a brother or sister with an ASD.

    If your child’s health care provider does not routinely check your child with this type of developmental screening test, ask that it be done.