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Developmental screening being offered by school
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CopyParents often wonder if their child is developing at a typical rate and will be ready for kindergarten when they turn 5. Families in the Hood Canal School District can call the school at 360-877-5463, extension 112, to make an appointment for a free developmental screening for their children ages birth to 5 years old. This screening can take place anytime during school, but Wednesday, September 9, has been set aside for the first screening date this year.
Many parents have concerns about their child's speech and language skills. One-year-olds can usually say a few words. Two-year-olds have many words and are starting to put two words together in short phrases such as, "Daddy's keys" or "Mommy go." Three-year-olds with typical speech and language can say some four-word sentences and even though they make some errors, people outside their family can understand their speech. Hood Canal School will have a speech and language teacher at the screening September 9, to listen to the children and give parents advice.
The screening involves fun, interactive games for the child, observation by early-childhood teachers and a developmental checklist for the parents to fill out. In less than an hour, parents will receive information about their child's developmental level in communication, listening, large and small muscle skills, learned skills, social interaction and self-help ability. Early intervention services are available for children who show significant delays in development.
Parents with concerns about their infant, toddler or preschooler can call preschool teachers Val Steik and Shannyn Wiseman at 360-877-5463, extension 112, to schedule a screening appointment.
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