WHEATLAND – Staff members of Wyoming Child and Family Development – Wheatland Center – in conjunction with Platte County School District No. 1 will be conducting “Screen for Success” development screenings for children ages birth through five years old. The screenings will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7 at the Wheatland Center, 28 Rompoon Road, by appointment only.
Regular developmental screenings during the early years ensure children are on track and help identify areas where additional support may be needed.
A child’s growth is more than just physical. Children grow, develop and learn throughout their lives, starting at birth. A child’s development can be followed by how they play, learn, speak, and behave. Skills such as taking the first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in playing, learning, speaking, behaving, and moving (crawling, walking, etc.).
A team of trained professionals use standardized developmental checklists and tools to gather information by talking with parents and teachers, observing the child, and having the child answer questions and complete tasks. The team will use the developmental screening to tell if each child is learning basic skills and reaching developmental milestones when they should. Screening assesses a child’s temperament, behavior and skills such as (1) understanding and thinking; (2) emotional, social and communication skills; and (3) physical coordination and self-help skills. The screenings are an opportunity for parents to determine their child’s strengths and needs, and to address any questions or concerns they may have.
Children must be pre-registered and accompanied by an adult. Screening appointments are free of charge and open to all children in Platte County who are birth through five years old.
To schedule an appointment for your child’s free developmental screening, please call Liz Goddard at 322-3385.
