As a parent and caregiver, you want to give your child the best possible support. Sometimes it's difficult to tell the difference in developmental delays and typical childhood behaviors. Every child develops differently and with his or her own unique abilities and challenges. 

By staying informed on development milestones, you are taking vital steps toward ensuring your child reaches their full potential and receiving the support he or she needs. The Center for Disease Control publishes general guidelines for children's development (cdc.gov). Click on the dropdown menus below to review the developmental milestone guidelines recommended by the CDC.