Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Contact Early Intervention Program
I am concerned about
my child’s development.
Who do I contact to get
help for my child?
Watch Please Ask, a 3-
minute video that shows the
importance of referring
infants and toddlers to early
intervention.
Read about typical
development with the
birth-to-6 pre-screening
chart in English or Spanish.
https://goo.gl/jkLr9u
Call the Family Health
Hotline:  specialist who can do a more in-depth
1-800-322-2588
This statewide, toll-free
number offers help in English,
Spanish and other languages.
Use your smartphone's
camera or QR reader app
to scan the codes for more
information!
Guidance below is from
At the same time as you ask the doctor for a
referral to a specialist, call your local early
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html intervention program to request a free
Talk to Your Child’s Doctor
evaluation to find out if your child qualifies
for intervention services. You do not need to
As a parent, you know your child best. If
your child is not meeting the milestones for
wait for a doctor’s referral or a medical
  this call.
diagnosis to make
his or her age, or if you think there could be
a problem with the way your child plays,  
learns, speaks, acts, and moves talk to your Grays Harbor
child’s doctor and share your concerns.
Don’t wait. South Sound Parent to Parent
Complete a Milestone Checklist for Your Birth to 3 Program
Child’s Age
Share the completed checklist or milestone (360) 352-1126 EXT. 103
summary with your child’s healthcare  
provider.
Ask About Developmental Screening
The American Academy of Pediatrics  
recommends that children be screened for
general development using standardized, Pacific County
validated tools at 9, 18, and 24 or 30 months ESD 112 Birth to 3 Program
and for autism at 18 and 24 months or
whenever a parent or provider has a (360) 952-3514
concern. Ask your child’s doctor about your
child’s developmental screening.
Ask for a Referral
If you or the doctor thinks there might be a
delay, ask the doctor for a referral to a  
The Arc of Grays Harbor
evaluation of your child.
Doctors your child might be referred to & Autism Task Force (Grays Harbor,
include: Mason, Pacific)
-  Developmental pediatricians. These
doctors have special training in child (360) 537-7000
development and children with special  
needs.
- Child neurologists. These doctors work on   
the brain, spine, and nerves.
- Child psychologists or psychiatrists. These
doctors know about the human mind.
1. Get Screened
A) Ask your child’s health care
provider to conduct a developmental
screening. Most insurance plans will
cover one per year.
B) Ask your child care or preschool
provider to complete a screening.
C) Complete a milestone checklist:
3. If your child shows signs
of delayed development... Developmental
A) Ask your child's health care Resources for Children
provider for a referral.
Your child's health care provider will Birth to 36 months
refer your child for a more in depth
assessment to determine what
intervention services are needed. in Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties
These services may include speech, 2018 - 2019
occupational, physical, vision and/or
behavioral therapies.

Ask for a milestone B) Contact local Birth to 3 program.

form through Family
Health Hotline at
1-800-322-2588
Print a screening
form at theswyc.org
Complete Ages &
Stages Questionnaire
at ParentHelp123.org
See details inside this brochure.
Child over 36 months?
Contact your local school district for a
Child Find evaluation.
Aberdeen ..................... (360) 538-2017
Cosmopolis .................. (360) 532-7181
Elma ............................ (360) 482-1123
Hoquiam ..................... (360) 538-8290
In this brochure, learn ways to:
 - Track your child's development.
- Ask for developmental screenings.
- Discuss options with your child's
health care provider.
- Contact free local services.

Use Milestone
Tracker app
2. Review with Provider
Make an appointment with your
child’s health care provider to talk
about the screening results
and what steps to take next.
Lake Quinault ............. (360) 750-7500 Don't Wait!
Montesano .................. (360) 495-3205
North Beach ................ (360) 289-2447
North River ................. (360) 532-3079
Oakville ...................... (360) 748-3384 x1100
Ocosta ........................ (360) 268-9125 x196
Raymond .................... (360) 942-3415
Satsop ......................... (360) 482-5330
South Bend ................. (360) 875-6041 x5
Taholah ....................... (360) 276-4729 Start Here
Wishkah Valley ........... (360) 532-3128