OT PRACTICE • EARLY CHILDHOOD
Developmental Screenings
Short parent check-ins for children from birth to age five. Notice participation patterns, organize your observations, and prepare for a helpful conversation with a professional.
They cannot confirm or rule out a condition and do not replace age-specific developmental screening or an evaluation by a qualified professional. If you are concerned, speak with your child’s pediatrician even when few items are noted.
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BIRTH–5
Choose a check-in
check-ins
Autism-Related Concerns
Reflect on social communication, play, patterns, flexibility, sensory responses, and developmental change.
Start check-in →Early Development Overview
Notice patterns across play, learning, communication, movement, and daily life.
Start check-in →Sensory Processing Check-In
Reflect on responses to sound, touch, movement, body signals, and busy environments.
Start check-in →Fine Motor Skills Check-In
Look at hand use during play, tools, containers, and everyday tasks.
Start check-in →Pre-Writing & Visual-Motor Check-In
Reflect on early drawing, copying, tool control, and visual-motor play.
Start check-in →Self-Care & Daily Living Check-In
Review dressing, hygiene, utensils, toileting participation, and routines.
Start check-in →Feeding & Mealtime Check-In
Notice comfort, food variety, oral skills, utensils, and family participation.
Start check-in →Play & Social Participation Check-In
Reflect on imitation, shared play, pretend play, turn-taking, and connection.
Start check-in →Emotional Regulation & Transitions
Notice patterns around big feelings, recovery, change, waiting, and co-regulation.
Start check-in →Preschool Readiness Check-In
Review participation in routines, groups, play, self-care, and early classroom tasks.
Start check-in →CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE
Clinical perspective
These reflection tools focus on everyday occupations and participation. CDC milestone resources and a qualified professional should be used for age-specific developmental decisions.