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CDC has free information to help 
educate parents about childhood 
development.

Condition Specific Fact Sheets

Autism can often be recognized at 18 months or younger. The Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has prepared materials to help health care 
professionals inform and educate parents about childhood development, including 
the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disabilities.

Information for health care professionals is also available, including resources from 
the American Academy of Pediatrics about screening, diagnosis, and coding.

Exam Room Poster

Kentucky �Learn the Signs. Act Early.�

For more information call: 502.852.7799 � https://louisville.edu/education/kyautismtraining/actearly

Seek early intervention, if your child is under age 3, contact the First Steps Program at (800) 442-0087. 

Contact your local school district�s special education department, if your child is age 3 or older to secure special education services your 
child is entitled to under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).


To request a FREE kit, visit www.cdc.gov/actearly. 

Department of Health and Human Services � Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 Milestone Checklists

Learn the Signs. Act Early.


CDC has free information to help 
educate parents about childhood 
development.

Condition Specific Fact Sheets

Autism can often be recognized at 18 months or younger. The Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has prepared materials to help health care 
professionals inform and educate parents about childhood development, including 
the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disabilities.

Information for health care professionals is also available, including resources from 
the American Academy of Pediatrics about screening, diagnosis, and coding.

Exam Room Poster

Kentucky �Learn the Signs. Act Early.�

For more information call: 502.852.7799 � https://louisville.edu/education/kyautismtraining/actearly

Seek early intervention, if your child is under age 3, contact the First Steps Program at (800) 442-0087. 

Contact your local school district�s special education department, if your child is age 3 or older to secure special education services your 
child is entitled to under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).


To request a FREE kit, visit www.cdc.gov/actearly. 

Department of Health and Human Services � Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 Milestone Checklists

Learn the Signs. Act Early.