First Words Project Launches Free Online Resources for Parents of Young Children

Raising a young child is an exciting, and stressful, time for parents. From toddler-proofing your home to deciding if mommy-and-me classes are right for you, there’s no shortage of things to worry about. Luckily, First Words Project, a non-profit focused on conducting research on and providing screening tools for the early detection of speech delays and disorders in young children, can make at least one aspect of child rearing that much easier. By making their resources online and completely free they aim to make screenings and educational materials more accessible for families.

Parents who are concerned about their child's development, or who just want to learn a little more about what's going on, can use the Social Communication Growth Chart to see what milestones their child should be experiencing in the first two years. Other important checklists for development, like the 16 gestures each child should know by 16 months, help you keep your child on the right track.