Every child develops at their own pace, but sometimes parents have concerns about whether their child is meeting important milestones. If you're searching for a developmental pediatrician near me, Teddy Bear Pediatrics in Cedar Park, TX provides comprehensive pediatric developmental screening as a core part of our preventive care.
What Is Developmental Screening?
Developmental screening uses validated tools to assess how your child is developing in five key domains:
- Gross motor skills — Crawling, walking, running, jumping
- Fine motor skills — Grasping objects, drawing, writing
- Language and communication — Babbling, first words, sentences, understanding
- Cognitive development — Problem-solving, learning, memory
- Social-emotional development — Interaction, emotions, play
AAP-Recommended Screening Schedule
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends formal developmental screening at:
- 9 months — General developmental screening
- 18 months — Developmental screening + autism-specific screening (M-CHAT-R)
- 24 months — Second autism screening
- 30 months — General developmental screening
We also monitor your child's development at every well-child visit and encourage parents to share any concerns at any time.
Early Intervention Makes a Difference
Research consistently shows that early identification and intervention for developmental delays leads to significantly better outcomes. Children who receive services early — such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, or behavioral intervention — often make remarkable progress.
Texas offers Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services for children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays. We can help connect your family with these resources.
Conditions We Screen For
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Speech and language delays
- ADHD
- Learning disabilities
- Motor skill delays
- Social-emotional concerns
If you have concerns about your child's development, don't wait. Call (512) 931-1575 to schedule a developmental assessment.
