The following benefits are derived from using the CICC Discovery Tool™:
Learn whether a child's skills are developing along the lines of other children
the same age.
Learn whether any of a child's behaviors should be considered as problems.
Learn whether a child has been exposed to conditions that put her/him at risk
for future difficulties.
Receive immediate feedback on skills, behavior and risk exposure that lets you
know whether something should be done immediately.
Receive Result Pages showing the child's current status, indicating the child
is either:
Developing in a fine fashion, or;
May have special needs that may require immediate professional attention.
Result Pages can be used as a record of the child's growth, and can be shared
with doctors, teachers and family members.
Receive referrals to a variety of professionals, community agencies and
websites, such as:
Pediatric Consultations and Health Services
Referrals to Psychologists for Developmental Assessments
Information and Referral Agencies
The Early Start Program for Children Zero to Three
The Regional Centers for Disabilities
School District Programs
Mental Health Agencies
Child Care Referral Agencies
Head Start Centers
Social Service Agencies
Websites and Organizations for Parents in General
Websites and Organizations About Children with Special Needs
Receive a 10% Discount on helpful books and videos on child development,
parenting and children with special needs.
You are encouraged to take the Discovery Tool on a regular basis to make sure a
child is growing normally – and be alerted to difficulties that may suddenly
emerge. It takes about fifteen minutes to take the Tool. CICC does not share
the answers and results of The CICC Discovery Tool with anyone other than the
person who completes the tool.
Seven Basic Benefits of the CICC Discovery Tool™