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From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks and acts. A delay in any of these areas could be a sign of a developmental problem, even autism. The good news is, the earlier it’s recognized the more you can do to help your child reach her full potential.

To learn more about some types of developmental disabilities, click on the following links.

Developmental Screening
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
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Asperger Syndrome
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Cerebral Palsy
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
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Fragile X Syndrome
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Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation)
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Hearing Loss
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Vision Loss
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