Child Development

The early years of a child's life are very important for his/her development. Parents, child care providers, health professionals, and other adults can work together to help children reach their full potential.

Evaluation & Services

Project Find - a free evaluation for young people from birth to age 26, to identify specific conditions that may prevent the child from learning. When issues are identified, the public school system helps to find special programs and educational services for that student based on their specific needs so that the student can experience success in learning. To make an appointment, call the Huron Intermediate School District @ 989-269-3484.

Early On - early intervention services for infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with developmental delays and/or disabilities. To be eligible for services a child must have an established medical condition that places the child at risk for a developmental delay or be 20% delayed for their age in any developmental area (gross motor, fine motor, cognitive, social emotional or adaptive). To schedule an Early On evaluation call 989-269-3484. Early On is part of the Michigan's public education services, there are no costs to families and services are not based on income or other financial qualifications.

Build Up - helps parents and their children, 3 through 5, get additional educational support, as they begin and continue to learn the skills needed to enter Kindergarten. Michigan's Early Childhood Special Education includes special instruction and related services provided to young children, ages 3 through 5, who qualify under the Individuals With Disability Act (IDEA, Part B, Section 619). For more information call 989-269-3408.

Well-Child Exam - your pediatrician or family doctor will look for developmental delays and talk with you about any concerns you might have about your child's health and development. If concerns are identified, an appointment should be made for a free, developmental evaluation at the Huron Intermediate School District. See the Huron County Family Resources Brochure for a list of local pediatricians and family doctors.

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Common Milestones

Milestone Moments: Center for Disease Control - Look inside this Child Development Guide for milestones to watch for in your child and how you can help your child learn and grow. How your child plays, learns, speaks, and acts offers important clues about your child's development. Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age.

If you are unsure of what is typical for your child's age, use the links below for guidance.

Infant Development (birth to 12 months)                                   
0-3 months 
4-7 months
8-12 months
Communication skills for babies
Physical Development
Social/ Emotional Development
Thinking Skills

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Toddler Development (1-3 years)
Milestones
Potty training
Communication skills for toddlers
Physical Development
Social/ Emotional Development
Thinking Skills

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Preschooler Development (3-5 years)
Milestones
Mealtimes and Nutrition
Communication skills
Physical Development
Social/ Emotional Development
Thinking Skills

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