Imua Family Services will be providing FREE child development screenings at its
E Holomua Free Screening Day on September 6, 2014. The event will take places from 9:30am to 2:00pm at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
There are many reasons why children undergo screening. Among these is the desire to know how well children are learning, if they are making progress and meeting developmental milestones, and to help identify children who may benefit from early childhood services before they enter school. Screening is not an end in itself. At its best, it is a first step toward preventing a child’s developmental problems from becoming more pronounced, or a way of confirming a particular child is reaching age-appropriate developmental milestones. Being a parent is a great and rewarding opportunity, but of course it does not come without its challenges. As a parent, you want the best for your child, but you may want confirmation that your child is growing, developing and thriving properly.
Imua Family Services is proving a FREE child development screening opportunity for newborns and children all the way up to age six at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 9:30am to 2:00pm.
Early Childhood Development professionals agree that it important for parents to be proactive if they have concerns about their child’s development. Parents spend lots of time interacting and playing with their child, but often not aware if their child is meeting their developmental milestones or if their child is reacting in a manner that is similar to other children. For instance, a child may not walk as early as their same-aged peers, or they may not be able hold a crayon the same way as their typically developing peers.
Imua Family Services provides a specialized team of Educators, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Care Coordinators who can evaluate a child’s development and provide specialized services to help them improve their ability to thrive in the home and the community at large. If you have questions about your child’s development, visit Queen Kaʻahumanu Center for the
E-Holomua Free Screening Day on Saturday, September 6, 2014. For further information, contact Imua Family Services directly at (808)-244-7467 or online at www.imuafamilyservices.org.
