# When should my child be reassessed?

Canonical: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/when-should-my-child-be-reassessed
Publisher: Pinnacle Blooms Network / Bharath Healthcare Laboratories Private Limited

Most children on a Pinnacle therapy plan are reassessed every 3 months, with earlier reviews if goals are met, progress plateaus, or life changes occur. Reassessment compares progress against the starting profile and keeps the plan tuned. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

*A reassessment is not a test to pass — it's a gentle checkpoint to celebrate progress and keep your child's plan perfectly tuned.*

## In short
Most children on a Pinnacle therapy plan are reassessed **every 3 months** — a structured review that compares where your child started with where they are now, so goals stay fresh and the plan keeps pace with their growth. Your therapy team may suggest a check sooner if your child surges ahead, hits a plateau, or if life changes (a new school, a move, an illness). Reassessment is a normal, planned step — not a sign that anything has gone wrong.

## Why and when reassessment happens
- **Every quarter (around 3 months):** the usual rhythm, giving enough time for skills to build while keeping the plan current.
- **When goals are met early:** if your child masters their targets, a review sets the next set of joyful, achievable milestones.
- **At a plateau:** if progress slows, reassessment helps the team adjust the approach, intensity or focus.
- **At transitions:** starting school, changing routines, or after an illness can all be good moments to review.
- **When you notice something new:** a parent's observation is always a valid reason to ask for a check.

Reassessment looks at the same domains measured at the start, so progress is visible and the next steps are clear for both you and the team.

## The Pinnacle way
AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional — never from an app or form. At each [reassessment](/reassess) the clinician revisits your child's [AbilityScore® profile](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated) and refines the [therapy plan](/therapy) around new strengths and goals. With 25 million+ therapy sessions across 70+ centres, this cycle of review keeps support precise and personal.

## Trusted sources
WHO Nurturing Care Framework on ongoing developmental monitoring; CDC "Learn the Signs. Act Early." milestone tracking; American Academy of Pediatrics guidance on periodic developmental review.

**Next step —** Due for a check, or noticed a change? [Book your child's reassessment with a Pinnacle clinician](/reassess).

This is general information, not a diagnosis — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

## Sources
- WHO Nurturing Care Framework — ongoing developmental monitoring: https://nurturing-care.org
- CDC: Learn the Signs. Act Early.: https://www.cdc.gov/child-development
- AAP HealthyChildren.org — developmental reviews: https://www.healthychildren.org

## Connected topics and perspectives
- Parent: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/stakeholder/parent
- Support: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/intent/support
- Reassess: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/lifecycle/reassess
- Reassessment: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/route/reassessment
- Family Empowerment: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/empowerment/family_empowerment

## Related question paths

### Understand the subject
- What is a developmental reassessment and why does it matter?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-a-developmental-reassessment-and-why-does-it-matter

### Recognise signs & concerns
- How do I know it is time to update my child's therapy plan?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-do-i-know-it-is-time-to-update-my-child-s-therapy-plan

### Understand assessment
- How often should a child's AbilityScore be re-measured?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-often-should-a-child-s-abilityscore-be-re-measured
- How often should my child's development be reassessed?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-often-should-my-child-s-development-be-reassessed

### Explore therapy & support
- How often should my child be reassessed?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-often-should-my-child-be-reassessed
- What happens to my child's therapy plan after a reassessment?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-happens-to-my-child-s-therapy-plan-after-a-reassessment
- Will my child's therapy goals change after reassessment?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/will-my-child-s-therapy-goals-change-after-reassessment