Frequently Asked Questions
General
Why should I book my child for a developmental checkup?
The developmental check up provides a great opportunity to see what your child is able to do at this time in his or her development. It also provides an opportunity to find out information about activities that you can do to continue to support his/her development over the next couple of years. Parents can receive valuable information about programs and resources available in their community.
When should your child have a developmental checkup?
You should complete a developmental checkup at 6 months, 18 months and once between your child’s 2nd and 3rd birthday.
What can I expect at the developmental checkup?
You will be asked to complete a short questionnaire called the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. It asks questions about how your child is starting to use and understand words, how the are moving around and how they are getting along with others to name a few areas covered. This link provides an example of one of the questionnaires.
http://www.brookespublishing.com/store/books/bricker-asq/asq-sampleforms.pdf
Where will the developmental checkup take place?
The developmental checkup for children 6 and 18 months-of-age will take place at you local community health site. These are completed as part of the 6 and 18 month well child clinic visit. To find out where you can take part in a developmental checkup for an older child please see the What’s New area of this website or contact Community Links:
Phone: 403-328-LINK (5465) or Toll Free: 1-866-355-5465
Email: comlinks@shaw.ca
Website: www.community-links.ca
Early experiences with books, songs and nursery rhymes help your child's developing brain understand the structure and use of language. Talking to your child alot (as you would do while reading) helps them to find patterns in sounds they hear and it helps them to learn some valuable skills that they can use in school.
Read to me and let's discover a world of wonder and imagination together!
Fine Motor Skills
When should my child be able to dress themselves?
Click here to view or print the Development of Dressing Skills .pdf
What can I do to help my child learn body parts?
Click here to view or print aBody Awareness .pdf
How can my child learn cutting skills without using scissors?
Click here to view or print Pre-Cutting Skills .pdf
What activities can I do with my child to help them get ready to print?
Click here to view or print Pre-Printing Skills .pdf
What are some fun activities I can do with my child to promote Fine Motor Development?
Click here to view or print Fun Fine Motor Activities .pdf
Gross Motor Skills
What are some safe & fun ways to teach my child to jump?
Click here to view or print Jumping Skills .pdf
What are some fun activities that I can do with my child that involve running?
Click here to view or print Running Skills .pdf
Summer Activities
What can I do during the summer to promote my child's development?
Click on the link below to view or print some Fun Summer Activities
Fine Motor Fun in the Sun .pdf
For more Summer Fun Ideas visit the following websites:
www.todaysparent.com www.familyfun.com
Communication
For info on how to
book your child's developmental checkup please contact:
Community Links P: 403-328-LINK(5465) TF: 1-866-355-5465