25/09/2025
5 Signs Your Child May Need an Assessment — Unlocking Their Right to Support
Assessment isn’t about giving a label.
It’s about understanding your child’s unique needs and ensuring they receive the support they deserve.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening all children for developmental differences at 18 and 24 months. Importantly, intervention should begin as soon as a developmental delay is noticed, even before a formal diagnosis is finalized.
Here are 5 signs an assessment could help unlock your child’s right to support:
1.Communication Differences – Your child may express themselves through gestures, intense focus on certain topics, or repeating phrases. All communication styles are valid and deserve support.
2.Social Interaction Patterns – They might prefer parallel play, form intense bonds with specific people, or engage with peers differently from expectations.
3.Sensory Processing Differences – Strong reactions to sounds, lights, or textures, or seeking particular sensory experiences, can indicate a nervous system that experiences the world uniquely.
4.Focused Interests & Routines – Deep passion for specific topics or a need for predictable routines often reflects a mind that thrives with structure and specialization.
5.Learning Style Variations – They may excel in some areas while needing support in others, or learn best through visual, hands-on, or movement-based methods.
Early, individualized interventions work best, and parental involvement is essential.
Your child has the right to be understood, supported, and celebrated for who they are — not just who society expects them to be.