The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that most children receive a developmental screening at their 9 month, 18 month, and 30 month physical exams. Physicians also screen children for autism spectrum disorder at their 18 month and 2 year appointments. If the screening indicates a potential problem, a physician would then perform a developmental evaluation to identify the specific developmental areas affected and assess the child's needs. Parents can also monitor their children and inform their provider if their child has lost previously reached developmental milestones.
Developmental regression
Neuronal migration disorder
Developmental disorder
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Neurodevelopmental disorder
Specific developmental disorder
Child abuse
Sexual maturation disorder