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Early childhood practitioners or parents may be concerned about the developmental progress of a very young child. Screening, assessment, and diagnosis allow professionals and family members to work together to determine the nature of the delay and need for services. These processes are closely linked to intervention strategies that support a child’s growth and development.
Screening, Assessment, and Evaluation
A short and comprehensive technical assistance paper developed by The Early Head Start National Resource Center. (en Espanol)
7 Developmental Assessment Survival Tips
Offers strategies for family members to participate during the developmental assessment.
DC: 0-3R
ZERO TO THREE Press (2005)
Describes a diagnostic system for categorizing mental health disorders in infants and toddlers.
DC: 0-3 Casebook
By Lieberman, S. Wieder, & E. Fenichel (1997)
Offers suggestions on best practices in the diagnostic process using case studies.
New Visions for the Developmental Assessment of Infants and Young Children
S. J., Meisels & E. Fenichel (1996)
Provides guidance on best practices in developmental assessment of very young children.
ZERO TO THREE offers training on the use of DC 0-3R through the Center for Training Services.
Centers for Disease Control
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
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