Visits often include taking physical measurements such as height, weight and head circumstance, as well as a patient
history, sensory screenings, behavioral assessments, and planned
procedures (immunizations, screenings and other tests). Following is a list of recommended visits for your child:
Newborn to 3 years
3 to 5 days
1 month
2 months
4 months
6 months
9 months
12 months
15 months
18 months
24 months
30 months
3 years
3 years and up
And once every year thereafter for an annual well visit that includes a physical exam as well as a
developmental, behavioral, and learning assessments.
Screening & Assessment
The American Academy of Pediatrics has a webpage dedicated to Screenings and Assessments. The page provides materials to support improvement in developmental
and behavioral screening, surveillance, and identification of
disabilities.
At Cypress Pediatrics, we use some of these tools to help assess different aspects of developmental, behavioral and
emotional health. You can learn more about how you can use various tools and
examples of specific tools for different assessment needs here.
Developmental Milestones
You can also read about important developmental milestones by following the links appropriate to the age of your child below:
