Best Resources for Autism and ADHD Developmental Concerns
Your child’s development is one of the most important reasons for keeping well-check appointments in pediatrics. Well-checks are scheduled for specific ages in the first 2 years of life to help periodically assess developmental progression. Our practice uses an assessment tool called Ages and Stages to track your child’s gross motor, fine motor, language and social development.
Delays or differences in the acquisition of milestones are not always a sign of something bigger – many children have their own timeline for how they progress. However, if a developmental difference becomes more dramatic or consistent, a plan with your pediatrician to further assess the issue will be undertaken. Early intervention is the key to making a big positive difference in your child’s development!
Sites Focused on Developmental Insights
CDC’s Developmental Milestones
Zero to Three’s Early Childhood Resources
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Index of Topics
Specific Sites Devoted to Autism
CDC’s Information on Autism
Autism Speak’s Tools for a New Diagnosis
Georgia Department of Public Health’s Babies Can’t Wait Services
Parent to Parent of Georgia’s Services and Support
Specific Information for ADHD
CDC Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Information
American Academy of Pediatrics (Diagnosing ADHD in Children: Guidelines & Information for Parents)
Educational Resources
Parent to Parent of Georgia
Georgia Department of Education’s Special Education Services
Understanding the Differences Between IDEA and Section 504 from Teaching Exceptional Children Jan/Feb 2022 Issue
Forsyth County’s Special Education Department
Gwinnett County’s Special Education Services
Professional Autism and Developmental Disorder Treatments in Cumming
Vickery Pediatrics provides caring and knowledgeable treatments for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental concerns. We welcome families in Cumming, Buford, Dawsonville, Gainesville, Johns Creek, Sugar Hill, Suwanee and Forsyth County to our pediatrician’s office. Call (678) 990-2501 or request an appointment.
