Tag: health and developmental screenings

Sensory and developmental screening helps identify speech delay in Queen Creek

12/2/2021
Pinal

Like many Queen Creek families last year, Tori Shank, her husband Nathan, and their infant daughter Kayleen didn’t have a lot of interactions with other…

early vision screening can help correct problems

Keep an eye on your child’s vision

health and developmental screenings

Young kids learn through their senses, and any problems with your child’s vision health are easier to correct with early treatment.

little boy at a table with woman doing a developmental screening.

The importance of developmental and sensory screenings for young children

6/4/2021
developmental screenings

Developmental and sensory screenings are a way parents can learn about their child’s development and can also identify concerns.

preschool boy with blue shirt standing in classroom

Developmental screening helps San Carlos boy get support to speak clearly

12/7/2020
tribal

The FTF San Carlos Apache Regional Partnership Council funds the Developmental and Sensory Screening program for local families.

Dramatic drop in screening referrals prompts concern for early intervention for Arizona’s young…

6/12/2020
health

A 50% drop in referrals to Arizona’s Early Intervention Program has partners trying to reach parents about the importance of early screenings.

woman with headset, sitting in front of a computer, video chatting with a mom and her child

FTF-funded program fills assessment gap through online developmental screenings

5/29/2020
San Carlos Apache

The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension has started offering free virtual developmental screenings in some of FTF’s rural and tribal regions.

Vision screening helps San Carlos boy find focus

11/15/2019
tribal

Now that he’s started kindergarten, Kaylee Talgo is happy that Bryson was able to start day one with clear vision.

Mother reading with daughter on the couch

Navajo Nation Growing in Beauty Program instills a love of learning in young girl

11/15/2019
tribal

“She’ll open a book when the teacher says, ‘OK, let’s read.’ It makes me happy inside to hear that about my child,” LaVedalene Guy said.

Healthy Steps helps Holbrook sisters stay on track for kindergarten

11/13/2019
Navajo/Apache

Healthy Steps for Young Children customizes services to meet individual family needs through enhanced well-child care, home visits and parent information.

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