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Your Child's Learning - The Law is on Your Side |
By NCLD Editorial Staff
Published: February 25 2009
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When we think about children from the time they are still infants and continuing through age six, we can't help but reflect upon their growth in different areas of learning and behavior. Often referred to as "developmental milestones," these areas of interest and concern include walking, running, climbing, understanding spoken language, talking in sentences, acquiring vocabulary concepts, learning to read and learning to play alone and with others.
The preschool years are a time of learning and discovery for all children. While most children have problems with learning and behavior from time to time, approximately eight percent of all young children are identified as having disabilities that may prevent them from reaching developmental milestones as expected.
When young children do not attain developmental milestones as expected or their expected course of development is uneven, parents should know that there are programs and services in place, often free of charge, to help pinpoint specific needs and ensure that young children get the best possible start learning, even before they enter school.
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