Every child’s journey is unique. This roadmap will help guide you from your first concerns to getting the support your child needs to thrive.
Concerned About Your Child’s Development?
You know your child best. If you have concerns about any of the following, start here.
- Speech and language
- Social skills
- Behavior
- Sensory processing
- Motor skills
- Learning and development
Start by reviewing developmental milestones and age expectancies.
Obtain an Evaluation
An evaluation can help identify your child’s strengths and areas of need.
BIRTH TO AGE 3
• Early Steps (CDT Evaluation) Click to View
AGE 3 AND OLDER
- Child Find Broward –
https://reach.fdlrs.org/child-find - Child Find Miami-Dade –
https://www.fdlrssouth.org/child-find - Child Find Palm Beach –
https://www.fdlrsalpha.org/child-find
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
- Nova Unicorn Clinic
Call (954) 262-7129 to schedule an appointment, or (954) 262-CARE (2273) for general inquiries - Developmental Pediatricians
- Pediatric Neurologists
- Psychologists
- Speech-Language
Pathologists - Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
Your Child Has Received a Diagnosis. Now What?
Receiving a diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but it also provides a pathway to support and services.
Common diagnoses may include:
- Autism
- Speech Delay / Language Disorder
- Apraxia
- ADHD
- Sensory Processing Challenges
- Developmental Delays
- Physical Disabilities
Begin Therapy and Intervention
Early intervention can make a significant difference!
Services may include:
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Behavioral Therapy
- Feeding Therapy
- AAC & Assistive Technology
Access to services may include:
- Insurance – View Link
- Medicaid – View Link
- School-Based Services (IEP)
- Early Intervention Programs
- Community Programs
Get Educated
Understanding your child’s diagnosis helps you become an informed advocate and partner in their development.
Browse our Resource Library:
- Autism
- Apraxia
- Speech Delay
- Sensory Processing
- ADHD
- AAC
- IEPS
- Developmental Milestones
- Behavior
- School Supports
Connect With Community Resources
Explore organizations and programs that can support your child and family.
- Early Learning Coalition
- CARD
- ARC
- Family Network on Disabilities – View Site
- Parent to Parent of Miami – View Site
- JAFCO Children’s Ability Center – View Site
- Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) – View Site
Funding and Assistance
Families may access support through:
- Private Insurance
- Medicaid
- Florida KidCare
- School-Based Services
- Community Programs
- Bridge Disability Network Programs
Learn about options that may help reduce financial barriers to therapy, equipment, and services.