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Who Can I Talk To If I Have Concerns About My Baby's Development?

Your doctor or clinic, who checks your baby regularly, can give you information and answer questions about your baby's development. Don't hesitate to seek a second opinion if you feel you need more information. Some Public Health Nurses may follow a baby's development in the first year of life. In addition, some hospitals have NICU(Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) follow-up programs and specialized medical clinics for their patients.

Sometimes babies need extra help with their development and may 'go to school' or have a teacher or therapist come to them at home. Local infant programs also can evaluate your baby and give you information about development. Education and support services are also available for your family. There is no charge for these programs. Just call the Infant Development Program serving your area to discuss your baby's development and ask for an evaluation.

Alta California Regional Center (ACRC, also called Alta) is a state funded program serving persons with developmental disabilities because of problems at, or shortly after birth. ACRC provides a variety of services to families including medical evaluations for diagnostic purposes, as well as developmental, nutritional, vision and hearing assessments. They can also guide you to other resources including parent groups, books and magazines.

Early Head Start provides free comprehensive child development and family support services to income eligible pregnant women and families with children under age three, including children with disabilities.

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