1. Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly "Learn the Signs. Act Early" Program Goal: To improve early identification of autism and other developmental disabilities so children and their families can get the services and support they need

2. Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly Campaign Objectives  Increase awareness of developmental milestones, early signs of delay, and parent- provider dialogue  Improve screening and referral to early intervention services through working with key state and national partners  Improve collaboration and coordination among systems that identify/provide services for children with developmental delay and their families

3. Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly Target Audiences

4. Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly Implementation Strategy Integrate campaign messages and materials through national programs (and their state affiliates) that serve parents of young children

5. Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly Health Communication Objectives  Raise awareness of developmental milestones/learning behaviors and early warning signs of developmental delay.  Increase knowledge about activities that facilitate optimal development  Increase knowledge about the benefits of early action and early intervention.  Increase parent-provider dialogue on the topic of developmental milestones and disorders.  Increase early action for developmental disorders.

6. Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly Parents of Young Children will…  Know that how their child plays, learns, speaks and acts offers important clues about their development – understand milestones Know the early warning signs of delay Monitor their child’s development  Know the importance of acting early  Initiate discussions with health care providers and early educators about development

7. Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly Early Educators will…  Know key developmental milestones in young children  Know the early warning signs of delay – when to be concerned  Have self-efficacy to talk with parents about development  Aid in monitoring development  Have and use campaign materials

8. Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly Health Care Providers who serve young children will…  Initiate conversations with parents about development  Are receptive to parental concerns (and desire to take action)  Have and use campaign materials

9. Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly Partnerships and Innovations  Head Start and Child Care  Home Visitors  WIC and Public Health  Help Me Grow  Project LAUNCH  Child Find