Join Psychotherapist & Author Julie Wright and Psychologist Mona Delahooke as they discuss the importance of warm and loving engagement as part of infant brain development. Many parents get too hung up on what toys to buy, but research shows that the most beneficial type of play is what is called child-led or child-centered play time. This allows a shift in dynamics from you trying to teach your child, to getting down on the floor with your baby and letting them show you what they’re interested in and what their passion is.

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Mom Debi Cox and Child Psychologist Allison Kawa, along with Stephanie Rotondi from Generation Rescue, review the early signs of autism and what parents can expect. The most common signs are delays in speech, averting eyes, hand flapping, repetitive use of objects, and more behaviors. Part of getting a diagnosis is getting access to services. You will need to help address what your opportunities are and have your child’s needs met. The goal is always to help them reach their potential.

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Join Professor of Pediatrics Tamiko Jordan and OTR/L Melissa Idelson as they discuss developmental delays in babies. The most common developmental problem a premature baby may encounter is a developmental delay. The four domains doctors look-out for are: gross motor, fine motor, language, and problem-solving. Doctors judge development based on the time a baby was supposed to be born, rather than when they actually were born. If your baby is not catching up between the first to second year of life, your doctor might suggest a full developmental evaluation.