Developmental- Checkups

6/4/25 @ Bend Library Downtown from 9:00-2:00

6/5/25 @ Sisters Library Community Room from 10:00-1:30

6/6/25 @ LaPine Library Meeting Room from 10:00-2:00

6/9/25 @ Redmond Library Community room 2 from 9:00-1:00

6/20/25 @ Bend Library Eastside community room from 1:00-5:30

Appointments take priority but walk in's are welcome!

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• Support during the early years of life is important for ALL children and their families

• No parent should ever feel dismissed when raising concerns about their child's development. 

• Support can begin in infancy

• All people are happier when they are part of a support village. 

• Early Identification: Developmental checkups help identify children who may be at risk for developmental delays or disabilities, enabling early intervention and support. ​

• Improved outcomes: Early intervention can help children with developmental delays catch up and reach their full potential. ​

• Parent education: Developmental checkups can provide parents with information about their child's development and how to support their child's growth. ​

• Access to resources: If a child's development is concerning, developmental checkups can help parents access resources and services that can support their child's development. 

• ​Developmental Checkup Sign Up​

• Definition: Developmental checkups are tools used to assess a child's progress in key areas of development, including physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language skills. ​

• Purpose: They help identify potential developmental delays or concerns early on, allowing for timely intervention and support.

• How they work: Developmental checkups can involve brief tests or questionnaires for parents to complete, or they can be done through observations by healthcare professionals. ​

• Not a diagnosis: These checkups do not provide a diagnosis, but they can indicate whether a child needs further evaluation by a specialist. ​

• Importance: Early identification of developmental delays can lead to improved outcomes for children. 

• Routine screenings: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children receive developmental screenings at certain ages, including 9, 18, and 30 months. 

• When concerns arise: Developmental checkups should also be considered when parents or healthcare professionals have concerns about a child's development. ​

• Children with known risks: Children with known risk factors should receive regular developmental checkups. 

• Prematurity

• Medical or Developmental complexities

• Neuromotor conditions

• Genetic Disorders​