Concerns About a Child’s Development
Parents are usually the first to feel or sense their child is not thriving. Finding help early can get your little one the care and assistance they need. This is a good place to start when an adult is concerned about a child’s development and wants to learn more about testing or developmental evaluation.
These programs also offer services and a variety of support to families when there’s a developmental concern, and when delays or disabilities have already been identified.
Durham Resources
All Neurotypes
Celebrating and Honoring Neurodiversity through summer camps, play groups, and training programs.
Children’s Developmental Services Agency
Evaluation, service coordination and intervention (therapies) for children 0-3 with suspected or confirmed developmental delays.
Duke Children’s Evaluation Center
Referrals, evaluation and short-term treatment for children and young adults experiencing behavioral or mental health challenges.
Durham Public Schools Office of Early Education
Evaluation and early intervention services for children aged 3-5 in Durham County with suspected or identified developmental or learning delays
Family Support Network of NC
Network of peer support for families of children with special needs, led by parents with lived experience.
North Carolina Family Navigation Guide
A website and resource guide for families who have concerns about their child’s development and those who have children with special health care needs or disabilities.
Partners in Inclusion
Guidance for child care or recreational programs on how to best to support and include children with developmental disabilities.
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