Are you concerned about a baby or toddler’s development?
“He hasn’t rolled over yet.”
“The little girl next door is already sitting up on her own!”
“She should be saying a few words by now.”
Babies and toddlers have a lot of new skills to learn, so it’s always of concern when a child’s development seems slow or more difficult than would normally be expected. Our Birth to Three developmental milestones sheet outlines some of the typical skills that babies and toddlers learn by certain ages. It’s a resource to consult if you’re concerned that a child may have a developmental delay.
What to do?
If you think that a child is not developing at the same pace or in the same way as most children his or her age, you can get in touch with the Birth to Three System and ask for an evaluation which is free of charge. Based on that evaluation, your child may be eligible for early intervention supports.
Parents don’t have to wait for a referral to early intervention: A doctor’s referral is not needed. If you’re concerned about your child’s development, you can self-refer to the Birth to Three System, by:
- Using our online referral form
- Calling 1-800-505-7000
Some babies and toddlers need extra help as they learn and grow. They may need support with:
- Talking and using words
- Crawling and walking
- Grabbing and holding things
Birth to Three is a program built to help all families who have children age 3 and younger with developmental disabilities or delays (or have a condition that poses a high risk of developing one). We can:
- Assess your child’s development
- Look for signs of autism (if they’re 16 months or older)
- Create a personalized family support plan for your child
- Connect you with experts who can meet with your family
If your child needs Birth to Three support, it won’t cost you anything. All of our support is covered by state and federal funds, Medicaid, and private insurance.
How can I tell if my child has a developmental delay?
Our providers can help you figure that out — our evaluations are free and can happen right in your home. You may also want to check out our milestones sheet, which outlines some of the typical skills that babies and toddlers learn by certain ages.
Learn more about who is eligible for Birth to Three.
How does Birth to Three work?
Find out what to expect from the Birth to Three process.
Our Videos
Connecticut Birth to Three System also has all our videos on youtube.com/CTBirth23 or you can just search YouTube.com for “CT Birth to Three”. Some of these videos below were retrieves from Desired Results Access Project.
Edelman, L. (Producer) (2017). Supporting Children by Improving Family Outcomes (Video). Published collaboratively by the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy); the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA); the Desired Results Access Project, Napa County Office of Education, funded by the California Department of Education, Special Education Division; and collaborating partners.
Edelman, L. (Producer). (2011). Child Outcomes Step By Step (Video). Published collaboratively by Results Matter, Colorado Department of Education; Desired Results access Project, Napa County Office of Education; and Early Childhood Outcomes Center.
This is an important video for families who are, or will be, receiving early intervention services as well as for current and future early intervention practitioners. In Part 1, Karis and Mike share intimate reflections about their daughter’s birth and early months in the NICU; in Part 2, Karis articulately describes and illustrates the role of early intervention in their lives.