what is the value of early screening assessment for mental retardation and developmental disabilities.?
It is important so that you can access services before it becomes an issue. In MO, where I live, if your child is born with any concerns, and is found to have developmental disabilities or MR, they can receive services from the state starting at birth, and until they are 21. If you had a child with delays, sometimes because of early intervention that can be almost or completely gone by the time they reach elementary school. (ie speech delays, motor delays, ect.
