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DevelopmentEvidence synthesisMay 13, 2026

When Should You Talk to a Pediatrician About Missed Milestones?

Talk to a pediatrician whenever your child is missing expected milestones, losing skills, or you feel concerned about development.

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Key signals

Talk to a pediatrician as soon as you notice your child may be missing developmental milestones, especially if a skill expected for their age is not emerging or if your child loses a skill they once had. CDC milestone tools are designed to help families track development and “act early” when they have concerns, while the AAP organizes child health and development guidance by age and stage. | Track developmental skills from early infancy using CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early. milestone resources.

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DevelopmentEvidence synthesisMay 7, 2026

What Are Developmental Disabilities, and When to Ask for Help?

Developmental disabilities are concerns about how a child learns, moves, communicates, or relates; ask for help whenever milestones or instincts raise concern.

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Key signals

Developmental disabilities are long-term concerns in how a child develops skills such as moving, learning, communicating, playing, or interacting with others. Parents should ask for help as soon as they are worried, especially if their baby or toddler is not doing skills that most children can do by that age, because the CDC emphasizes tracking milestones and acting early when concerns arise. | Track development from early infancy using CDC milestone resources, which are designed to help families notice progress and act early when concerned.

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