Child Developmental Screening
Early screening and intervention can play a crucial role in a child's development. The Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County (ELCP) helps families connect with screening services to identify potential developmental concerns before children enter kindergarten.
Why does early developmental screening matter?
Developmental Screening: The earlier we identify and evaluate social-emotional or developmental concerns, the better! Children in the School Readiness program are screened from birth to 5 years old. The Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) monitors important developmental areas such as speech and language, cognition, motor skills, and social-emotional development.
Behavioral Screening: The Ages and Stages Social Emotional Questionnaire (ASQ: SE-2) focuses on the seven elements of social-emotional development: self-regulation, compliance, adaptive functioning, autonomy, affect, social communication, and interaction with others. Our Screening and Intervention Specialists collaborate with families and child care providers to determine the most suitable support for a child based on the screening results.
What happens after a developmental screening? If a child shows signs of struggling or falling behind the typical milestones for their age group, there are steps taken for further intervention. It may be as simple as additional monitoring in those areas to see if the child improves on their own. In some cases, specialists may suggest intervention activities to support the child's developmental growth.
Do you have questions?
How to complete the developmental screening questionnaire in your Family Portal.
How to view developmental screening results in Family Portal.
Warmline
The Warmline is a free resource with information, and referral services, centered on including children with special needs and disabilities. The Warmline is available to parents/guardians, partnering agencies, child care centers, and family child care homes who request information relating to the disability and special health care needs of the children they serve.
Warmline Early Intervention Specialists can assist with the following issues:
Curriculum Development
Strategies for Managing Behavior
Child Development Concerns
Environmental Adaptations
Laws and Regulations (i.e., The Americans with Disabilities Act)
Depending on the child’s needs, specialists may provide families with referrals to other
services in the community. If you are worried about your child's development, please
complete the form below. CONTACT US
WARMLINE CONTACT INFORMATION
Pinellas County ELC Warm Line: (727) 545-7536
Help Me Grow
Free screenings and referrals for children that are not part of our School Readiness program.
LEARN MOREDevelopmental Flipbooks
To request copies of the Developmental Checklists and Tips booklets, please complete the form below.
St. Petersburg Early Literacy Resource Guide
The Early Literacy Resource Guide provides information and quick links to free options for online literacy activities and resources for parents.
BE INFORMED