Track — step 5
How is progress measured between one assessment and the next?
Progress is measured by comparing your child against their own baseline from the first assessment, repeating the same structured measures at each re-assessment so growth across communication, movement, play and daily skills is clear and concrete. A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre under qualified clinician care.
Real progress is more than a feeling — it's small, measurable wins tracked from one visit to the next.
In short
Progress between assessments is measured by comparing your child against their own earlier baseline, not against other children. At the first visit, a clinician records where your child is across the developmental areas that matter for them, then sets small, specific goals. At each re-assessment, the same structured measures are repeated — so you can see, in clear terms, exactly which skills have grown and what to focus on next.How we track the journey
- A clear baseline — your child's starting point across communication, movement, play, learning and daily skills is recorded at the first assessment, forming the line everything else is measured against.
- Small, specific goals — between visits, therapists work towards defined milestones (for example, joining two words, or sitting unsupported), so progress is concrete, not vague.
- Session-by-session notes — therapists log how your child responds day to day, building a living picture between formal re-assessments.
- Same measures, repeated — at each re-assessment, the clinician uses the same structured tools, so changes reflect real growth rather than a different yardstick.
- Your observations count — what you notice at home is part of the picture and helps shape the next plan.
Progress in children is rarely a straight line — bursts and plateaus are both normal. Measuring consistently lets the team adjust the plan early, so therapy always meets your child where they are.
The Pinnacle way
A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under qualified clinician care — never from an app or form. Built on 2.5 billion+ data points and 25 million+ therapy sessions, our AbilityScore® re-assessment gives you a precise, repeatable view of growth, supported across services such as speech therapy.Trusted sources
WHO healthy-development guidance and the Nurturing Care Framework; CDC "Learn the Signs. Act Early." milestone monitoring; American Academy of Pediatrics developmental-surveillance principles.Next step — Due for a review? Book your child's re-assessment with a Pinnacle clinician.
This is general information, not a diagnosis — a clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre under qualified clinician care.
What to watch
Watch for steady movement towards the goals set at the last visit, and note any new skills or plateaus at home — both help shape the next plan. Re-assessment is usually due at the interval your clinician recommends.
Try this at home
Keep a simple home note of new things your child does — a first word, a steadier step, more eye contact. These small wins between visits are real progress and help your therapist fine-tune the plan.
Trusted sources
Developed by SETU Consortium · Pinnacle Blooms Network · Last reviewed 2026-06-10 · reviewed every 540 days
This is general information, not a diagnosis. A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under qualified clinician care.
Frequently asked
How often should my child be re-assessed?
The interval depends on your child's age, goals and pace of progress — your clinician recommends a schedule that captures meaningful change without over-testing. It is reviewed as your child grows.
Is my child compared to other children?
No. Progress is measured against your child's own earlier baseline, so the focus is always their personal growth rather than a comparison with peers.
What if there's no obvious progress at a re-assessment?
Plateaus are a normal part of development. A re-assessment that shows slower change simply helps the team adjust goals or approach early, so support keeps meeting your child where they are.