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Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development

Studies have shown that intervention prior to kindergarten has huge academic, social, and economic benefits, including savings to society of $30,000 to $100,000 per child.

Marian Earls, MD, FAAP

Identifying developmental problems and disabilities, including autism, in children as early as possible and providing effective interventions is a public health imperative.

The Commonwealth Fund

Less than 20 percent of U.S. children under age 6 receive a parent-completed developmental screening as recommended in national guidelines.

American Academy of Pediatrics

Early identification of developmental disorders is critical to the well-being of children and their families.

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Docs for Tots Featured in NY Times Article

There’s a Way to Gauge Childhood Development. Why Isn’t It Used More? That’s the important question asked this week in The New York Times . . .
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July 2026 Newsletter

The July newsletter highlights new reports from The Children’s Agenda that provide a county-by-county look at the status of New York State’s Early Intervention . . .
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Help Me Grow Long Island July 2026 Newsletter

Check out local community events and a children’s book recommendation here- HMGLI July 2026 . . .
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What happens during the first months and years of life sets either a sturdy or a fragile stage for what follows.

Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development