Tips for talking to parents about developmental delays

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the following talking points when discussing developmental delays with parents:

• Highlight the child's strengths first.
• Utilize the "Learn the Signs. Act Early." fact sheets.
• Talk about specific behaviors and use milestone fact sheets as a guide.
• Pay attention to the parents' voice tone and body language.

For posters, growth charts and milestone checklists by age, visit www.cdc.gov.

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