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Spotting Early Signs of Developmental Delay: An ASHA Worker's Guide

ASHA workers can spot developmental delay by checking whether a child meets everyday milestones — smiling, sitting, babbling, walking, pointing, words — at the expected age. The role is to observe, trust parental worry, and refer early, never to diagnose. Persistent lags across areas, or loss of a skill, warrant prompt referral.