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Early Screenings for Child Development and Health

Helping Every Child Access Developmental Screenings

The Early Learning Coalition of Seminole provides FREE developmental, vision, and hearing screenings for children from birth to age 5 residing in Seminole County. These screenings help families track their child’s growth and development, offering support every step of the way to ensure children are reaching important milestones.

The Warm Line is a FREE resource for families and early learning providers. It offers opportunities for support and information regarding child development, behavior, classroom accommodations, intervention strategies, and referrals.

Contact the Warm Line to speak with a Child Development Specialist or submit an online request, and a Child Development Specialist will contact you regarding your concerns and next steps.

ELC of Seminole Warm Line
407-960-2481

Warm Line Request

ELC of Seminole Warm Line Services

Florida Statewide Warm Line (toll-free)
866-357-3239

You can also contact us via email
inclusion@elcseminole.org

For more information on specific resources, contact us directly through email or our Warm Line.

Developmental Screenings

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Developmental Screenings are tools that capture a snapshot of a child's development at a single point in time used to identify:

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Social-Emotional Growth

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Speech, Vision, and Hearing

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Motor Skills

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Cognitive Abilities

By spotting potential concerns early on, families can seek timely interventions that can have a positive impact on their child's overall development.

Benefits of Screenings:

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We offer Free ASQ-3 AND ASQ:SE-2 Developmental Screenings

Please complete both screenings to receive the best understanding of your child's developmental needs and progress.

COMPLETE A SCREENING

Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Third Edition (ASQ-3)

The ASQ developmental screening helps track children’s progress in key developmental areas.

Designed for children ages 6 weeks to 60 months, this simple questionnaire looks at:
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    Communication

    Understanding and expressing thoughts

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    Gross Motor

    Large movements like crawling, walking, and running

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    Fine Motor

    Small movements like grasping and writing

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    Problem-Solving

    Learning through play and exploration

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    Personal-Social

    Social skills and independence

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Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional Second Edition (ASQ:SE-2)

Emotional regulation and social skills are just as important as academic readiness.

The ASQ:SE helps identify children ages 3 months to 66 months who may need extra support in:
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    Self-Regulation

    Adjusting to changes and managing emotions

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    Following Directions

    Listening and cooperating

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    Expressing Emotions

    Understanding and communicating feelings

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    Social Interaction

    Engaging appropriately with peers and adults

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Vision & Hearing Screenings

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Early Detection for Stronger Learning

Good vision and hearing are essential to a child’s
ability to learn.

Our screenings for children ages 18 months to 5 years help detect early signs of concerns. These screenings are not a replacement for a full medical exam but can help detect concerns early.

The Coalition provides FREE hearing and vision screenings at our office or through early learning programs within Seminole. Complete the H & V Consent Form to schedule a screening.

FILL OUT CONSENT FORM

To schedule a screening, contact us at hearingvision@elcseminole.org

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Child Development Support

How We Help

Our Child Development Specialists provide training, consultation, and resources to support families and providers in fostering positive development.

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How We Help

Our Child Development Specialists provide training, consultation, and resources to support families and providers in fostering positive development.

Our Specialists Can Help With:

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    Curriculum and Teaching Strategies
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    Child Development Concerns
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    Health
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    IFSP/IEP Support and Implementation
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    Laws and Regulations (i.e The Americans with Disabilities Act)
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    Strategies for Managing Behavior
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    Supporting Daily Activities
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    Environmental Adaptations
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    Classroom Organization and Environment
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    Training and Technical Assistance for Early Learning Educators

Our Child Development Specialists are Dedicated to:

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Increasing the number of providers who offer quality inclusive programs.

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Enhancing the confidence, ability level, and education of caregivers.

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Assisting providers and the families they serve in understanding and accessing the community resources and services available.

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