Developmental monitoring and screening are tools to engage families in promoting healthy child development and to identify successes and concerns. While more than one screening by age 3 is recommended, the national indicator for developmental screening is the percentage of children receiving at least one developmental screening in the first three years of life. Identifying concerns early through developmental monitoring and connecting families with concrete supports like Early Intervention [Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C] for children ages 0-3, and Early Childhood Special Education Services (IDEA Part B) for children ages 3-6, provides children with the greatest opportunity to overcome any delays and reach their optimal potential.
The chart below shows the percentage of children under 3 who had a developmental screening during the previous 12 months by year. Data by Hospital Service Area is available in the downloadable dataset.
Data Source
State of Vermont Blueprint for Health. Community Health Profile Data.
Related Indicators
Children with a Well Care Visit – The indicator chart shows the percent of children ages 3 to 11 with a well care visit in the past 12 months over time.
Related Indicators
Children with Current and Adequate Health Insurance – The indicator chart shows the percentage of Vermont children under 12 with adequate health insurance during the past 12 months.
Data Source:
State of Vermont Blueprint for Health. Community Health Profile Data.