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Before you start
Comparing your child with another is not a diagnosis. Organised information from home and the educational setting helps the doctor understand the need.
Who is this guide for?
Parents with questions about language, movement, communication or functioning.
Start with Tipat Halav or a paediatrician, then a recognised institute if needed. A sudden change or acute condition requires medical assessment rather than waiting for a routine developmental appointment.
The checklist
Record specific examples
Observations and dates.
A home video is supporting information only.
Contact Tipat Halav or the doctor
Child health booklet and previous documents.
You do not need to wait for the educational setting to raise a complaint.
Gather information from the educational setting
Parent and educational setting questionnaires.
Do not fill in a professional's responses or alter their wording.
Check receipt and appointment status
Referral and receipt confirmation.
A diagnostic appointment does not approve reimbursement for private treatment.
Follow the assessment summary
Report and recommendations.
Do not replace a professional plan with exercises found online.
Official sources
These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.
Frequently asked questions
Can an online questionnaire establish developmental delay?
No. It may help organise questions, but diagnosis and referral require professional assessment.
Reports help us check and update guides.