Brief review of development of communication, then detailed discussion regarding strategies and communication assistive technology to support speech and communication.

Reviews the need for young children to have responsive interactions with adults, the impact unresponsive care has on the activation of stress hormones, and the consequences of neglect on the developing brain.

Describes that the experiences children are exposed to determine their chances for future success. Everyday situations such as play, relationships, language, and nutrition are examined with a fresh scientific approach, aiming at a set of brain-boosting skills and activities that can provide every child with the opportunity to thrive.

In this Mini Parenting Master Class from UNICEF, Center on the Developing Child Director Jack P. Shonkoff, M.D., explains the importance of serve and return interactions like play—and how parents can use interactions with their child to facilitate brain development.

Look, follow, chat, take turns, and stretch are explained and demonstrated in the everyday moments of being a parent.

Specific examples of what family-service provider collaboration can look like and what families view as important in building those collaborative relationships so that they can be informed decision-makers for their child and themselves.

A preschooler builds physical skills and persistence as she plays ball with her dad.

Playing in nature is fun for children. In this video, learn how to use the natural world as a learning environment to improve outcomes for young children. Explore how teachers can use nature in their daily routines to enhance children’s development.

Illustrates the journey leading up to Lincoln's diagnosis of hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Presented are the statistics of mothers who drink during pregnancy, how the fetus metabolizes alcohol, diagnosis criteria, an adoptive parent's perspective, and how alcohol exposure can affect development.

Begin at 6:10

Carlton J. Zdanski, MD, FAAP, FACS, Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Surgical Director at the North Carolina Children's Airway Center, describes the process for evaluation and treatment for hearing loss in infants and children.

Shows how hearing screening is performed in newborn babies. The two main types of hearing testing, auditory brainstem response, and otoacoustic emissions, are shown.

Malcolm Lawson, a father with a child with Fragile X Syndrome, shares information about his son's genetic disorder.

Describes the definition of cerebral palsy, the causes, and the types.

Tutorial of early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Three pairs of videos of one-year-olds are shared. Each video pair includes a child meeting milestones and a child who is showing early signs of ASD. Three developmental features indicative of ASD are focused on - seeing social opportunity through play, effective communication sharing enjoyment, and making social connections.

Describes the rate of incidence, when and how Spina Bifida develops in a fetus and prevention.

The causes, symptoms, types of, and treatment for spina bifida are discussed.

Learn why Tummy Time is important for baby and how to detect signs of an early motor delay at four and six months of age.

The story of James's journey from birth at 23 weeks gestation, his 4.5 month NICU stay, and his progression at age 4.

What happens when familiar signs of mental illness- rapid-onset OCD, tics, generalized anxiety, hyperactivity - are misdiagnosed? This is the unfortunate reality for children living with the auto-immune disease known as PANDAS.

This video explains what cleft lip and palate are, its causes, types, treatment, and any potential impacts on development.

Illustrates the first year of Eva's life from her birthday to surgery day to the celebration of her first year of life.

Illustrates a typical day in Eva's life from waking up in the morning until bed at night.

Describes Williams Syndrome and showcases individuals, both children and adults.

Documentation of Coralie first few months of life and diagnosis of Williams Syndrome.

Video 1 of 2. Abby, a three-year-old with cerebral palsy, practices walking, while her dad encourages her independence and persistence. The video illustrates her exceptional pattern of walking but also aspects of her development that follow a normative pattern.

Webinar defines microcephaly, reviews primary and secondary classifications of microcephaly, neurological conditions associated with microcephaly, and diagnoses.

Behavioral Analyst, Jennifer Rymanowski describes the autism spectrum disorder and how each case of autism spectrum disorder is for each person.

The story behind Rett Syndrome is complicated. It involves a devastating genetic affliction that starts with young girls and includes incredible family dynamics, groundbreaking treatment, care, and science. The film focuses on Rett families, the optimism surrounding treatments and forward-thinking scientific breakthroughs, and the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT).

Parents of children with cerebral palsy talk about spotting the early signs of cerebral palsy and getting a diagnosis. Also, professionals explain that cerebral palsy is a condition that affects the brain. They talk about the different types of cerebral palsy, the effects on children, and some of the causes of cerebral palsy.

The webinar describes early motor delays and cerebral palsy; the impact of early identification and diagnosis; and the importance of considering the family context for recommendations. Two parents of children with cerebral palsy share their experience, knowledge, and perspective on balancing targeted interventions with a holistic approach to raising a child with cerebral palsy.

Begin at 6:50

Illustrates Jonathan’s journey through pediatric physical therapy to help improve his positional torticollis. Signs such as a head tilt, not reaching his 3-month milestone of lifting his head up, and loose tone led to the early detection of positional torticollis in Jonathon. After physical therapy sessions and therapy done at home, his posture, motor development, and balance improved.

A child, born blind, participates in a variety of experiences. Her mom discusses the family's approach to raising a child with a disability - highlighting that her daughter is a child first, the importance of not placing limits, and remembering to have fun and enjoy one another.

Parents and professionals discuss their use of American Sign Language with children beginning in infancy and the benefits of this alternative communication system.

Three fathers of children who have autism, participate in a panel discussion. Listen, relate, and learn from parents who share their real-life struggles, delightfully special moments, resilience, and hope.

Stages of speech and communication development during the first year of life are explained. The developmental progression is highlighted as the child interacts with parents and siblings.

Example of what infantile spasms may look like in an infant.

An estimated 40,000 babies are born each year with FASDs, which can result in birth defects, intellectual or learning disabilities, behavior problems, and trouble learning life skills.

General scientific findings about infant communication during the first year of life.

In an interview, Erik Erikson explains his theory of psychosocial development highlighting his stages of development.

Experts in the field relate the importance of building a strong foundation of brain architecture to future learning.

Describes the importance of executive functioning (inhibitory control, working memory, and mental flexibility) and how it develops in the early years.

Dr. Jack Shonkoff explains the interplay between experience and brain development.

This video introduces the life, vocabulary, and concepts of Lev Vygotsky. It illustrates four basic concepts integral to his work: children construct knowledge, learning can lead to development, development cannot be separated from its social context, and language plays a central role in cognitive development. Elena Bodrova brings an easy familiarity to these concepts. Deborah Leong's commentary and the classroom examples enable the viewer to incorporate these concepts into their understanding of child development.

Brief explanation of Uri Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory.

The webinar reviews the importance of supporting families to address motor skill development; common myths about motor skill development; motor challenges experienced by young children; and strategies for facilitating motor development using DEC Recommended Practices and the National Association for Sport Physical Education for children, birth-5 year olds.

Begin at 8:45

Preschoolers Sara and Samantha demonstrate a variety of imaginative, fine motor, gross motor, communication, and social-emotional skills in the block area.

Preschooler Samantha demonstrates a variety of gross motor skills on the playground.

A set of three child outcomes adopted by the U.S. Department of Education are described. These outcomes address three areas of child functioning necessary for each child to be an active and successful participant at home, in the community, and in other places like a childcare program or preschool. Measuring progress on the outcomes helps states meet federal reporting requirements for children with disabilities.

Preschoolers Joy and Johna demonstrate a rich variety of fine motor, communication, social-emotional, play, and problem-solving skills when working on a puzzle together.

Toddlers Gabby and Nicholas demonstrate a variety of cognitive, social-emotional, and motor skills as they engage with objects and with one another.

Gabby, a toddler, demonstrates a variety of motor skills.

Lilly, just learning to crawl, demonstrates fine motor, gross motor, and communication skills as she interacts with toys, peers, and a caregiver.

The webinar discusses theories that explain the learning and development of infant motor behavior; how emerging motor behaviors bring opportunities for learning and more moving and doing; the interaction between the infant and their physical, social, and temporal environments; and research on the development of postural control and locomotion in infants.

Begin at 7:00

“Vygotsky and Piaget” discuss some of the major differences in their theories of development.

Experts describe the fascinating development of a baby's brain in the first year of life.

Experts describe the fascinating development of a child's brain until adolescence.

Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory is reviewed in the context of child development. Urie Bronfenbrenner, a young psychologist, helped us understand that a child’s environment also matters. When he was invented to explain his Ecological System Theory to the US congress, he made history.

Part 1 of a documentary about Jean Piaget's Genetic Epistemology. Jean Piaget explains his theory. Filmed in Switzerland, 1977.

Part 2 of a documentary about Jean Piaget's Genetic Epistemology. It shows some of the classic experiments (in abbreviated form) about seriation with children. Filmed in Switzerland, 1977.

Part 3 of a documentary about Jean Piaget's Genetic Epistemology. It shows some of the classic experiments (in abbreviated form) about the conservation of volume and drawing with children. Filmed in Switzerland, 1977.

Patricia Kuhl shares astonishing findings about how babies learn one language over another -- by listening to the humans around them and "taking statistics" on the sounds they need to know. Clever lab experiments (and brain scans) show how 6-month-old babies use sophisticated reasoning to understand their world.

A mother-to-be explains to her mother the changes that now exist for safe sleep including back sleeping and no blankets, bumpers, or stuffed animals.

Describes why a vital and productive society with a prosperous and sustainable future is built on a foundation of healthy child development. The video summarizes findings from The Foundations of Lifelong Health Are Built in Early Childhood, a report co-authored by the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child and the National Forum on Early Childhood Policy and Programs.

Describes the basic architecture of the brain and how it is constructed through a process that begins early in life and continues into adulthood.

From how they grow to how they go, three scientists have found out that crawling is much more than just a transitional phase.

Scientists venture into the ways that walking changes a baby's world and unveil findings on neonatal reflexes, skeletal development, and talking.

Experts examine the rhythm and flow of language and explore how babies break down linguistic beats before they know how to speak

Researchers delve into sleep, a dynamic time for babies, with studies on twitching, apps, and naps.

Erik Erikson was a German American psychologist who became known for his theory of psychosocial development. This video discusses with examples the eight stages of his theory.

Lawrence Kohlberg's theory claims that our development of moral reasoning happens in six stages: 1. Obedience and Punishment, 2. Self-interest 3. Interpersonal Accord and Conformity 4. Authority and maintaining social order, 5. Social Contract, 6. Universal Ethical Principles. With examples, these stages are explained.

Vygotsky’s Theory of Social Development argues that community and language play a central part in learning. Vygotsky believed that children develop independently of specific stages because of social interactions. This video discusses and provides examples of social relationships impact development.

Dr. Meltzoff conducts experiments around the role of imitation in the development of communication. The give and take that occurs during the development of communication is reviewed.

Feelings, intentions, and desires can be conveyed through a gesture. Pointing, an important gesture, represents a large cognitive leap for babies. Dr. Amanda Woodward conducts experiments around pointing.

Reviews the sensitive period associated with an infant's ability to discriminate sounds from different languages.

Temperament is defined and its biological base is emphasized. The key characteristics of temperament: emotional intensity, sensory reactivity, activity level, adaptability, and persistence are discussed. In addition, the impact of temperament on children’s behavior is highlighted.

Social-emotional developmental milestones from birth to three years are discussed. Experiences that families, early interventionists, and other caregivers facilitate or support to promote social-emotional development are demonstrated and discussed.

In American Sign Language, a CDC epidemiologist briefly describes the CDC’s role in early hearing detection and intervention. (No audio, but with captioning)

Milestones in Action is a photo and video library of photos and videos for the ages of 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 1 year, 18 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, and 5 years. The number of videos for each age range varies with videos depicting developmental skills in the social-emotional, language/communication, cognitive, and motor developmental domains.

Development and use of core capabilities — known as executive function and self-regulation skills — from early childhood into adolescence and adulthood are explored.

Cameron and Alexis demonstrate a variety of communication, social-emotional, problem-solving, fine motor, imagination, and play skills in the block area.

Cody, a preschooler with Down syndrome, plays on the playground - he uses a riding toy, maneuvers in and out of the tires placed on the ground, and pretends to cook in the outside kitchen.

Using technical language, description of the development of movement is described. A demonstration in a lab illustrates the muscle activation in a 2-month-old baby who is meeting gross motor milestones and a baby who is not meeting milestones. Relevance to functional activities is mentioned, however the demonstration is from a lab.

An educational video about Behaviorism: Ivan Pavlov, John Watson, and B.F. Skinner. This video covers classical and operant conditioning.

This video discusses behaviorists’ views on operant conditioning, reinforcement types, and reinforcement schedules.

Reviews the infant's communication capacities, that begin before birth. Experiments conducted by Dr. Janet Werker demonstrate the newborns' preference for their native language.

The development of movement is related to an infant's understanding of the world and his or her emotional life. Karen Adolph, a Developmental Psychologist, studies infant understanding of unsafe situations in her lab.

The development of self-conscious emotions, which includes embarrassment, shame, and pride, is examined within a research lab and related to everyday experiences in learning.

Examines children's temperament in relation to their emotional responses and how parenting is heavily influenced by children's temperament.

The newborn's transition to a social being and growing ability to express emotion is reviewed.

A baby's ability to understand the emotions of others and the role of temperament in a baby's response to stimulation are reviewed.

Examines how young children's temperament determines their response to stimuli and risk. EEG studies examine brain response to stimuli.

Demonstrates the varying responses of individual children as they learn to cope independently with emotions such as frustration and fear.

The development of gaze and following the focus of another's attention is examined within a research lab and related to everyday experiences in learning.

The understanding of motion and actions is examined in a research lab and related to everyday experiences in learning.

The ability to understand and relate to the perspective of others is studied within a research lab and related to everyday experiences in learning.

This video discusses the experiences that families and other caregivers can provide that promote brain development during the first three years of life.

Describes the changes in physical development that occur and the importance of active play for problem-solving, peer interaction, communication, and emotional regulation. The important role of a nurturing parent is emphasized.

From nature to nurture, this docuseries explores the groundbreaking science that reveals how infants discover life during their very first year.

Using technical language, description of the development of movement is described. A demonstration in a lab illustrates the muscle activation in a 4-month-old baby who is meeting gross motor milestones and a baby who is not meeting milestones. Relevance to functional activities is mentioned, however the demonstration is from a lab.

Using technical language, description of the development of movement is described. A demonstration in a lab illustrates the muscle activation in a 6-month-old baby who is meeting gross motor milestones and a baby who is not meeting milestones. Relevance to functional activities is mentioned, however the demonstration is from a lab.

Describes the phenomenon of language learning - sound production, isolated words, and sentence formation.

The development of movement is related to an infant's understanding of the world and his or her emotional life. Self-propelled movement is related to peripheral vision and the understanding of depth perception. Various experiments, including visual cliff experiments, are shown.

The development of movement is related to an infant's understanding of the world and his or her emotional life. Karen Adolph, a Developmental Psychologist, studies how children adapt their walking to changing physical environments.

The development of movement is related to an infant's understanding of the world and his or her emotional life. Esther Thelen, a Developmental Psychologist, studies sitting and reaching in her lab. Karen Adolph, a Developmental Psychologist, studies infant depth perception in her lab.

The development of movement is related to an infant's understanding of the world and his or her emotional life. Esther Thelen, a Developmental Psychologist, studies reaching from her lab.

The infant's ability to engage in symbolic play, pretend, and the interpretation of symbols is examined with a research lab and related to everyday experiences in learning.

Describes basic concepts of early childhood development, established over decades of neuroscience and behavioral research, which help illustrate why child development—particularly from birth to five years—is a foundation for a prosperous and sustainable society.

Video 2 of 2. Abby, a three-year-old with cerebral palsy, practices walking, while her dad encourages her independence and persistence. The video illustrates her exceptional pattern of walking but also aspects of her development that follow a normative pattern.

Carlton J. Zdanski, MD, FAAP, FACS, Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Surgical Director at the North Carolina Children's Airway Center, describes the process for evaluation and treatment for hearing loss in infants and children.

Latching and feeding challenges can be caused by several issues. Rebekah Huppert, a Mayo Clinic lactation consultant, says tongue-tie sometimes could be to blame.

Challenges and benefits- Part 1. Nothing is more important in early human development than learning to use the symbols through which we communicate with one another. In this lecture, Dr. DeLoache reviews her research on the challenges that infants and very young children face as they become symbol-minded-- as they figure out the nature and use of a variety of everyday symbolic objects.

The development of social, language, and physical skills is related to the interactions and connections children have with the important people in their lives.

The development of thinking skills such as cause and effect, spatial relationships, classification, and symbolic thinking are related to everyday experiences that parents provide.

This video illustrates how parents and caregivers support a child's social emotional development as they interact with them through responsive care. Discusses aspects of social emotional development including: self-regulation, trust, attachment, and empathy.

Webinar reviews how to identify red flags of genetic disorders during evaluations; current newborn genetic screening and testing technologies; accessing resources for screening and referral for further testing and counseling; strategies for communicating with and supporting families; and coordinating care with specialists.

Begin at 7:05

Outlines basic concepts from four decades of program evaluation research which help explain how society can ensure that children have a solid foundation for a productive future by creating and implementing effective early childhood programs and policies.

This story is about a friendship that developed between two girls in a preschool classroom. The children’s parents and teacher describe how the friendship helped both girls progress in developing social and academic skills.

See the signs: Clusters of sudden, repeated, uncontrolled movements like head bobs or body crunching. Take a video: Record the symptoms and talk to your doctor immediately. Obtain diagnosis: Confirm an irregular brain wave pattern with an EEG test. Prioritize treatment: End spasms to minimize developmental delays.

Example of what infantile spasms may look like in an infant.

This video demonstrates how a child responds to the parent's different patterns of interaction and discusses the consequences of these reaction on development.

Research tells us that an adult caregiver’s responsive interaction style benefits the early development of babies and young children, including children with disabilities or developmental delays. Three characteristics of a “tuned-in” adult-child interaction style are illustrated.

This video illustrates the use of responsive teaching for encouraging children’s early language literacy learning.

Webinar reviews how lead exposure occurs and methods of prevention; the developmental implications and long term impact of lead exposure for children; and the role of Early Intervention and strategies to be implemented in improving outcomes for children who have been exposed to lead.

Play is how children learn to communicate, problem solve, test ideas, and get along with others. The importance of adults, including parents, is emphasized.

With the backdrop of Julia, a muppet with autism from sesame workshop, Laura Anthony, a clinical psychologist describes three strategies to support children with autism.

Dialogic reading is proven to be effective in improving children’s vocabulary and oral language skills. National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) Reading Specialist Dr. Becky Goetzinger explains the concept and offers implementation strategies.

Illustrates the importance of developing the capacity of adults that have meaningful relationships with children as a mechanism for reducing the impact of adverse factors on growth and development.

Children are incredibly resilient – the same rapid brain development that occurs in the first few years of life that make young children particularly vulnerable to maltreatment also make those same children particularly receptive to intervention.

Webinar reviews how the child's exposure to adversity can change brain architecture and lead to developmental delays. Resources including NCQTL, Head Start Center for Inclusion, and the Center for Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning are reviewed. The impact of stress on teachers and the strategies they can use to support their own resilience are discussed.

Children are not born with resilience, which is produced through the interaction of biological systems and protective factors in the social environment. The active ingredients in building resilience are supportive relationships with parents, coaches, teachers, caregivers, and other adults in the community.

Illustrates the science of resilience, and see how genes and experience interact to produce positive outcomes for children. One way to understand the development of resilience is to picture a balance scale or seesaw. Protective experiences and adaptive skills on one side counterbalance significant adversity on the other.

The science of resilience can help us understand why some children do well despite serious adversity. Resilience is a combination of protective factors that enable people to adapt in the face of serious hardship, and is essential to ensuring that children who experience adversity can still become healthy, productive citizens.

Describes how high levels and stress can impact a child's lifelong health and wellbeing; a comprehensive program for children and their families who have experienced trauma and toxic stress; and the importance of screening and addressing trauma and toxic stress.

Angel demonstrates a variety of mealtime and self-help skills.

This 60-second video is part of the Safe to Sleep campaign (formerly the Back to Sleep campaign), an effort to educate parents and caregivers about ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of infant death. The video portrays what a safe sleep environment looks like and describes other ways to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death.

The ability to self-regulate develops in the infant-toddler period, and tantrums or crying are normal ways that children behave. Adults play the important role of responding to and guiding children’s behavior, and this is referred to as co-regulation.

A summary of Dr. Katherine Lingras's presentation, "Responding to Challenging Behaviors: Considering Two-Generation and Infant Mental health Frameworks in Early Childhood Settings."

The serve and return interactions between adults and young children as well as the link between responsive caregiving in the early years and building essential social, emotional, and attention skills necessary for later learning are discussed.

This video breaks down serve and return into 5 simple steps and features adults and young children doing each step together.

Describes one of the most essential experiences in shaping the architecture of the developing brain is “serve and return” interaction between children and significant adults in their lives.

Illustrates how children learn biases by watching the attitudes, words, mannerisms, and tone of voice of the adults in their lives.

Science tells us that the foundations of sound mental health are built early in life. Early experiences - including children’s relationships with parents, caregivers, relatives, teachers, and peers - interact with genes to shape the architecture of the developing brain.

The Pyramid Model for Promoting Social-Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children (Pyramid Model) is a conceptual framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children’s healthy social and emotional development. This video provides an overview of the structure and levels of support.

Provides a foundation for understanding the Pyramid Model as a framework for promoting young children’s social and emotional development and preventing and addressing challenging behavior.

Describes the impact of COVID-19 and potential impact on children's social emotional wellness. The video provides guidance on pivotal practices that can promote social emotional skill development and how programs can use a trauma -informed care approach.

Highlights strategies and approaches that early childhood personnel and families can use to systematically target social emotional supports that build young children’s skills in a variety of areas including making friends, problem solving, asking an adult for help, talking about feelings, and managing their emotions. The strategies rely on a 3-stage approach to supporting young children’s social emotional development by (1) introducing and practicing a skill, (2) building fluency and competency with a skill, and (3) ensuring there is maintenance of a skill. Multiple examples are provided of early childhood personnel demonstrating how to introduce a skill using a variety of tools, practice a skill through planned and unscripted activities, and maintain the skill by recognizing children for using the skill on their own.

The chemical reaction to three levels of stress; positive, tolerable, and toxic are discussed in relationship to brain functioning. The impact of toxic stress on school performance and long-term health is emphasized.

Identifies what toxic stress is, how it can affect a parent and what a parent can do—both individually and in connection with his/her community to deal with what they are experiencing.

Outlines basic concepts from the research on the biology of stress, which show that major adversity can weaken developing brain architecture and permanently set the body’s stress response system on high alert. Science also shows that providing stable, responsive environments for children in the earliest years of life can prevent or reverse these conditions, with lifelong consequences for learning, behavior, and health.

Describes how without caring adults to buffer children, the unrelenting stress caused by extreme poverty, neglect, abuse, or severe maternal depression can weaken the architecture of the developing brain, with long-term consequences for learning, behavior, and both physical and mental health.

Head Start Staff: Reviews the ACES study, importance of reducing the adversity that children are experiencing today, and the correlation between childhood adversity and behavior concerns.

Reviews how exposure to childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences impacts brain development, the immune system and hormonal systems.

An animated short of a child's perspective of witnessing domestic violence.