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Developmental Growth For Children
At 3 years of age does your child:
Thinking and Moving
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Talking and Playing
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At 4 years of age does your child:
Thinking and Moving
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Talking and Playing
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At 5 years of age does your child:
Thinking and Moving
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Talking and Playing
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This brochure was developed as general guidance to support your enjoyment and understanding of your child's development. You may see small differences between your child and other children. Some differences may be explained by lack of experience with such things as swinging or riding a trike. However, if you notice what seems to be large differences in your child as compared to other children the same age, you may want to talk with someone about your concern. That may be your physician, someone at the health department, or at your neighborhood school.
Other things that are important for your child are:
- Up-to-date immunizations
- Regular dental checks and physicals
- Regular hearing and vision checks
- A balanced diet
- Plenty of rest
- Setting aside time to spend with your child, doing such things as reading or talking, and
- Noticing when your child is being good and praising that behavior.
You should enjoy your children!
These developmental growth milestones do not constitute a formal assessment tool. Rather, this information has been compiled using a variety of resources as general guidelines for families and careproviders.
Thanks to Juliann Cripe, Ph.D., and David Lindeman, Ph.D., of the Kansas University Affiliated Program for development of this brochure.
Scheduling an appointment for-Your Child
Call one of the phone numbers listed below on this brochure, your local health department, o local public school system, to make an appointment for your child. All parents of children, ages birth through 5 years, are encouraged to take advantage o the screening services in your community.
If you have questions or want more information, please call:
- Your local school system
- County Health Department
- Make-A-Difference-Information Network (800) 332-6262
This network can help you find a screening resource for your child in your community.
Contact
Preschool Grants Program
Special Education Outcomes Team
Kansas State Board of Education
120 S.E. I 0th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66612-1182
(913) 296-7454
Infant-Toddler Program
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Division of Health
Bureau of Family Health
Landon State Office Building
900 S.W. Jackson, 10th Floor
Topeka, KS 66612-1290
(913) 296-6135
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign