This episode covers why parents need to step up and be their child's strongest (and best informed) advocate. We can't rely on "systems" such as your pediatricians, early intervention, preschools, or educators. Too many of them take the "wait & see" approach, are spread too thin, or simply don't have the knowledge to inquire further.

Parents who have a better understanding of how to use / interpret developmental milestones are in a much better position to guide their child to success, health and happiness. Yes, there are ranges, but that does NOT mean we don't have expectations. 

In this episode Erin encourages all parents:

1. To be your own detective
2. Recognize sweeping generalizations are misleading
3. Don't take the "wait & see" approach

Erin touches upon how the recent CDC changes in their developmental milestones caused serious concerns across various disciplines, and how the controversy is far from over.

https://www.ldonline.org/ld-topics/speech-language/speech-and-language-milestone-chart

https://www.asha.org/slp/schools/prof-consult/norms/

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