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Why screenings Matter?

Screening young children is an effective, efficient way for professionals to check a child’s development, help parents celebrate their child’s milestones and know what to look for next, and determine whether follow-up steps are needed. It’s also an essential first step toward identifying children with delays or disorders in the critical early years, before they start school.

For Developmental Milestones click ASQ 3

For Social Emotional screening Click ASQ: SE

Any questions? Visit our website Help Me Grow or give us a call

Help Me Grow Program

2300 SW 17th Rd

Ocala, FL 34471

Telephone: (352) 369-2315 Ext. 225 or Ext, 227 Fax: (352) 369-2308

Email|Web: [email protected] | www.elc-marion.org

ELCMC hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

What is developmental screening and why is it important?

Not every delay is visible to the eye. Developmental delays and disabilities, such as autism, emotional disturbances, and speech and language disorders, often go undetected until a child enters elementary school.

Study after study has shown that the earlier a delay is recognized and intervention is begun, the better the child’s chance of substantial improvement. Developmental screening is one of the best things you can do to ensure a child’s success in school and life. (And that’s why so many organizations have made it a top priority.)

Because your child's first 5 years of life are so important, we want to help you provide the best start for your child. You've been invited to participate in the Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Third Edition (ASQ-3), to help you keep track of your child's development. The questionnaire may be provided every 2-, 4- or 6-month period. You will be asked to answer questions about some things your child can and cannot do. The questionnaire includes questions about your child's communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and personal social skills.

Please enter your child's birth date and the number of weeks he or she was born premature below to start the screening. Please note that the information you enter into this website is secure and cannot be seen or accessed by anyone other than the program employees who have invited you to participate in this screening.

We look forward to your participation in ASQ-3!

Child Date of Birth

Month Day Year

Weeks Premature
(put "0" if not premature)

Screening Date

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I have read the provided information about the Ages & Stages questionnaires, and I wish to have my child participate in the online screening program. I will fill out the questionnaire about my child's development and promptly submit the completed questionnaire through this Family Access online questionnaire completion system.

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Help Me Grow will make referrals to individuals and entities it deems appropriate and qualified. However, Help Me Grow makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding any services that are rendered to you or your minor child by any individual or entity to which you are referred.

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