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This website was guided by the experience and use of evidence-based practice by Dr. Elenko as a pediatric occupational therapist with feedback from interdisciplinary professionals. parents and the following evidence-based resources on child development.
Websites
Websites
Center for Disease Control-CDC
Center for Disease Control-CDC
Developmental Milestones
Early Intervention - Learn the Early Signs
Early Intervention- Find local EI
CDC's Milestone Tracker App
Pathways Awareness Foundation
Pathways Awareness Foundation
Non profit organization that focuses on milestone development
FREE Pathways.org Baby Milestones app
articles
online courses
checklists
brochures
Play with baby section
Baby's 1st Year Milestone Guide
Zero to Three
Zero to Three
Early Connections guidance
Baby brain basics
child development resources
Baby behavior guidance
American Occupational Therapy Association(AOTA) Children & Youth Special Interest Section (CYSIS)
American Occupational Therapy Association(AOTA) Children & Youth Special Interest Section (CYSIS)
The national organization for Occupational Therapists, Children's special interest section for pediatric OT's and families.
Evidence based practice
Learning opportunities
Communities of Practice
Practice Resources for OT's and families
Commun OT blog
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics
Resources for families regarding medical condtions and overall development
Division for Early Childhood (DEC)
Division for Early Childhood (DEC)
Resources for families regarding early childhood education
Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
Resources for families regarding physical therapy and gross motor development
American Speech and Hearing Association
American Speech and Hearing Association
Resources for families regarding speech language, hearing, and feeding development
Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health
Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health
Fosters growth in infant mental health for professionals and families
May have a state affiliate in your state
Connect with resources, news, and research around the world.
Help Me Grow National Center
Help Me Grow National Center
Have individual state organizations with family resources
Can provide develpmental checklists and screenings
Provide family toolboxes & resources
UCONN - Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
UCONN - Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Links to developmental trackers and checklists
Connect with professional organizations
Provides professional resources including videos and publications
Center on the developing child: Harvard University
Center on the developing child: Harvard University
Typical Development
Resource :Library
Montessori
Montessori
Educational philosphy that stresses;
Child-Led Learning: Follow your toddler’s interests and developmental stage.
Prepared Environment: Keep materials accessible, organized, and childproofed.
Hands-On Practice: Use real objects to teach life skills.
Repetition: Allow kids to repeat tasks to build mastery.
Freedom Within Limits: Provide safe choices for exploration.
Helpful Parenting Tips
Helpful Parenting Tips
PRC Postcard.pdfCopy of Milestone-Moments-Booklet21_Eng_Sng_FNL-508-1.pdfCopy of takingcareof baby.pdfWhen to Refer to OT handout_Final.pdfArticles and Citations
Articles and Citations
Abercrombie, J., Wiggins, L., & Green, K. K. (2022). CDC's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." Developmental milestone resources to improve early identification of children with developmental delays, disorders, and disabilities. Zero to three, 43(1), 5–12. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10193264/pdf/nihms-1873571.pdf
Busch, A., Myott, F., Hall, L., & Rackley, M. (2023). Developmental milestones guide (4th ed.). Coastal OT Connections.
CDC "Learn the Signs. Act Early." Milestone Materials (2022). from https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
Duncan, A. F., Gerner, G. J., Neel, M. L., Burton, V. J., Byrne, R., & Warschausky, S. (2024). Interventions to improve executive functions in children aged 3 years and under: A systematic review. Child: Care, Health and Development, 50(4), e13298. https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.13298
Galinsky, Ellen. (2010). Mind in the making : the seven essential life skills every child needs. New York :Harper.
Malik F, & Marwaha R.(2026) Developmental stages of social emotional development in children. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing;. from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534819/
Piller A, McHugh Conlin J., Glennon T.J., Andelin L, Auld-Wright K, Teng K, Tarver T. (2025). Systematic review of sensory-based interventions for children and youth (2015-2024). Frontiers in Pediatrics. 13;(13):1-11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1720179
Roberts, M. Y., Sone, B. J., Jones, M. K., Standley, M., Conner, T., Lee, E. D., Norton, E. S., Roman, J., Speights, M., Young, R., & Weisleder, A. (2023). What the evidence does (and does not) show for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention child development milestones: An illustrative example using expressive vocabulary. Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR, 66(9), 3622–3632. https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_JSLHR-23-00020
Veldman, S. L., Gubbels, J. S., Singh, A. S., Koedijker, J. M., Chinapaw, M. J., & Altenburg, T. M. (2024). Correlates of fundamental motor skills in the early years (0–4 Years): A systematic review. Journal of Motor Learning and Development, 12(1), 1-47. https://doi.org/10.1123/jmld.2023-0003
Zubler, J.M., Wiggins, L.D., Macias, M.M., Whitaker, T.M., Shaw, J.S., Squires, J. K., Pajek, J.A. , Wolf, R.B., Slaughter, K.S., Broughton, A.S., Gerndt, K.l., Mlodoch, B.J., & Lipkin,P.J (2022). Evidence-informed milestones for developmental surveillance tools. Pediatrics ; 149(3): e2021052138. doi:10.1542/peds.2021-052138 from: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/149/3/e2021052138/184748/Evidence-Informed-Milestones-for-Developmental
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