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.
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.
Identifying developmental problems and disabilities, including autism, in children as early as possible and providing effective interventions is a public health imperative.
Less than 20 percent of U.S. children under age 6 receive a parent-completed developmental screening as recommended in national guidelines.
Early identification of developmental disorders is critical to the well-being of children and their families.