1.2.a. Understands developmental sequences and milestones

1.2.j. Improves understanding of child growth and development through ongoing review of current research and observation of children.

1.2.l. Applies knowledge of child development, including social and emotional development to identify early indicators of possible developmental delays or risks to development

2.1.e. Understands, acknowledges, and supports families with emotions associated with grief, loss, and coping with a child’s disability or challenges.

2.1.k. Shares community resources based on family’s needs, including information about developmental delays and disabilities.

2.2.e. Communicates the possibility of a developmental delay or special need sensitively and confidentially, provides documentation and explanation, suggests next steps, and provides resources for assessment

3.1.d. Gathers evidence of children’s development and learning using multiple sources

 6.2.j. Links current research and best practices in education, family health, and/or disability services to own work by keeping abreast of new information and reflecting on its relevance