The reason developmental screenings should be done in some instances is that you can catch things early with them. The earlier you catch them the better. You can begin treatment sooner if you know what you are dealing with. These screenings can’t catch everything but they also don’t have the negative side effects that would prohibit their widespread use. There is no reason not to do them and lots of reasons to go ahead with them.

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