Have We Lowered Our Expectations for Children’s Development?
A Free Guide Comparing the Old and New Developmental Milestones
Would your child have met the developmental milestones used just a generation ago?
In recent years, many developmental milestones have been revised. Some milestones have been moved to older ages, while others have been removed altogether. Supporters argue these changes reduce unnecessary anxiety for parents. Others worry they may delay the identification of children who could benefit from earlier intervention.
As rates of autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, speech delays, and other developmental challenges continue to rise, many parents are asking an important question:
Have we begun to accept delayed development as the new normal?
This free guide compares the traditional developmental milestones with today’s revised milestones, so you can see exactly what has changed.
Inside you’ll discover:
- Side-by-side comparisons of the old and new developmental milestones.
- Which milestones have changed, and how.
- Why early developmental progress matters.
- Why waiting to “see if they catch up” may mean missing valuable time for intervention.
- What healthy development has traditionally looked like, and why maintaining high expectations for children matters.
At Documenting Hope, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Recognizing developmental differences early gives families the greatest opportunity to understand what’s happening and provide the support their child may need.
Download this free guide and decide for yourself:
Are today’s developmental milestones serving children, or have we lowered the bar?
About Beth Lambert
Beth Lambert is a former healthcare consultant and teacher. As a consultant, she worked with pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic and other health care companies to evaluate industry trends.
She is the author of A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America’s Children (Sentient Publications, 2010). She is also a co-author of Documenting Hope's Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis. She is a co-author of Reversal of Autism Symptoms among Dizygotic Twins through a Personalized Lifestyle and Environmental Modification Approach: A Case Report and Review of the Literature, J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(6), 641.
In 2009, Beth founded Documenting Hope and currently serves as Executive Director. Beth attended Oxford University, graduated from Williams College and holds a Masters Degree in American Studies from Fairfield University.
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