RESOURCES
Milestones & Helpful Links
SPEECH
Developmental Milestones
Hearing & Understanding
Startles to loud sounds
Quiets or smiles when spoken to
Seems to recognize your voice and quiets if crying
Increases or decreases sucking behavior in response to sound
Talking
Makes pleasure sounds (cooing/going)
Cries differently for different needs
Smiles when sees you
OCCUPATIONAL
Developmental Milestones
Can hold head up and begins to push up when lying on tummy
Makes smoother movements with arms and legs
PHYSICAL
Developmental Milestones
Props on elbows for tummy time
Lifts head 45 degrees
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Local School Districts
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Additional Family Resources
Mental Health & Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County (MHMRA)
713-970-7000
http://www.mhmraharris.org
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Department of Assistive Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
800-628-5115
http://www.dars.state.tx.us
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MHMRA ECI Program
713-970-4900
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Harris County Dept of Education ECI Program
713-696-2130
Avance, Houston, Inc. (Headstart / Early Headstart Centers & Services)
713-812-0033
http://www.avancehouston.org
Texas Health & Human Services Commission
800-335-8957 and 800-252-8263
http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us
Autism Speaks
713-714-7077
https://www.autismspeaks.org
The mission of Autism Speaks is to change the future for all who struggle with an autism spectrum disorder.
The Stuttering Foundation of America
http://www.stutteringhelp.org
The Stuttering Foundation provides free online resources, services and support to those who stutter and their families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering.
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National Down Syndrome Society
http://www.ndss.org
The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
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Children's Medicaid
http://chipmedicaid.org
Children in Texas without health insurance may be able to get low cost or free health coverage from the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Children's Medicaid. Both programs cover office visits, prescription drugs, dental care, eye exams, glasses, and much more.
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United Cerebral Palsy
http://ucp.org
UCP educates, advocates and provides support services to ensure a life without limits for people with a spectrum of disabilities
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Attention Deficit Disorders Association
http://www.adda-sr.org
ADDA provides a resource network, supports individuals impacted by ADHD and related conditions and advocates for the development of community resources.