Resources for Child Development

Free materials and multimedia on child development for families.

Positive parenting tips

Information about developmental milestones and tips for things that parents can do to help their children during each stage of development.

"Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program

CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program aims to improve early identification of children with autism and other developmental disabilities so children and families can get the services and support they need. CDC has fact sheets, milestone checklists and products, brochures, and more in English, Spanish, simplified Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

People with ADHD have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, and in some cases, are overly active. CDC has materials for families.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

ASD is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. CDC has fact sheets, posters, a growth chart, and more in English and Spanish.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs)

FASDs are a group of conditions that can include physical problems and problems with behavior and learning. CDC has materials in English and Spanish for families, health professionals, and others on FASDs.

Fragile X syndrome

Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is the most common known cause of inherited intellectual disability. CDC has materials in English and Spanish for families and researchers.

Hearing loss in children

A hearing loss can happen when any part of the ear is not working in the usual way. CDC has brochures, fact sheets, and other educational materials in English and Spanish for families and health professionals.

Hemophilia

Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly. CDC has brochures, fact sheets, tips, and guides for families and health professionals.

Sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. CDC has tip sheets for people living with sickle cell disease.

Spina bifida

Spina bifida is a major birth defect of a person’s spine. CDC has brochures, fact sheets, and other educational materials in English and Spanish.

Tourette syndrome

Tourette syndrome causes people to have “tics”. Tics are sudden twitches, movements, or sounds that people do repeatedly. CDC has brochures, fact sheets, and other educational materials.

On This Page

• Positive parenting tips
• "Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs)
• Fragile X syndrome
• Hearing loss in children
• Hemophilia
• Sickle cell disease
• Spina bifida
• Tourette syndrome