Infant and Toddler Developmental Issues

Normal and Abnormal Development

"Since 1985, Pathways.org has used outcome-based research and multimedia as tool to promote each child's fullest inclusion.  We strive to empower health professionals and parents with knowledge of the benefit of early dection and early intervention for children's sensory,  motor, and communication development."

Free Infant Vision Screening

The American Optometric Association and The Vision Care Institute of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., have partnered to create InfantSee, a no-cost public health program developed to provide professional eye care for infants nationwide. Through InfantSEE™, optometrists will provide a one-time, comprehensive eye assessment to infants in their first year of life, offering early detection of potential eye and vision problems at no cost regardless of income.

Use of Baby Walkers

 article from the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, October 1999, Volume 20, Issue 5

Television and Young Children
  • A Fact Sheet about the use of televisons with young children  [PDF Format] 
This website provides resources for parents and professionals to promote "environments for children ages 2-5 encourage minimum screen time and maximum physical activity."  This site includes information on "Why Reduce Screen Time?" 

Tummy Time for Infants

  • Essential Tummy Time Moves [PDF Format] Five different ways illistrated with photographs to encouage Tummy Time from Pathways.org

W-Sitting  -  "Sitting with bottom on floor with legs out  to either side in the shape of a W"