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Free Developmental Screening for Kids

Children's Specialized Hospital Partners with Kohl's Cares

Children’s Specialized Hospital is partnering with Kohl’s Cares to offer free early childhood developmental screening clinics at Englewood/Teaneck Family Success Center at 44 Armory Street in Englewood, May 29, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Experts from Children’s Specialized Hospital will provide free, quick developmental screenings in English or Spanish for children ages 1 to 5 years old and share resources for parents curious about early childhood development.  This community service is made possible by the Kohl’s Autism Awareness Program at Children’s Specialized Hospital through the generosity of Kohl’s Cares. 

For more information or to register please call 1-888-CHILDREN ext. 5498 or email anorton@childrens-specialized.org

Children’s Specialized Hospital is the first hospital in New Jersey to provide free developmental screenings in the community.  Early identification of young children who have developmental delays is key to a timely delivery of intervention services.  This screening is the first step in obtaining needed services for young children. Educational materials will be available for families as to what to expect from their children at different ages. 

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“Children’s Specialized Hospital is committed to early diagnosis of children who may have developmental issues,” said Jill Harris, PhD, director of program development, Children’s Specialized Hospital. “As part of that commitment, we are the only area hospital providing free community screenings to help identify young children who may have developmental delays requiring intervention to help them reach their full potential. 

Each screening will include an interactive questionnaire and conversation between parent(s), child and Children's Specialized Hospital staff.

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This year, Kohl’s Autism Awareness program will support the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Education program, as well as the developmental screenings.  Past hospital initiatives supported through Kohl’s Cares include Children’s Specialized Hospital’s Friday Night Fever, Adaptive Aquatics, Lightning Wheels sports team, and the Walk n' Roll.

Since 2001, Kohl's Cares cause merchandise program has, through the sale of its $5 books and plush toys, raised more than $231 million for children's health and education initiatives nationwide.

Children’s Specialized Hospital is the preeminent provider of rehabilitation services for children with special needs. The hospital serves children affected by brain injury, spinal cord injury, premature birth, autism, developmental delays, and life-changing illnesses. Children’s Specialized Hospital has nine sites in New Jerseyand treats 20,000 children each year, making it the largest pediatric rehabilitation system of its kind in the nation. Services include outpatient services, acute rehabilitation, and long-term care through its sites in BayonneCliftonEgg Harbor Township, Mountainside, Toms River, Fanwood, HamiltonNew Brunswick,Newark and Roselle Park as well as outreach programs in many communities.  Children's Specialized Hospitalis a proud member of the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundationsupports the programs and services of the hospital. The Foundation is ranked among the top six pediatric hospital foundations in the country. To help, or find more information: visit www.childrens-specialized.org; join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/childrensspecialized, or follow us on Twitter @ChildrensSpecNJ.

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