Developmental Milestone Assessments

Checking In on Growth — So We Can Nurture It with Confidence

At KidsHeart Medical Center, we know how important it is to understand a child’s progress — not just through charts, but through thoughtful observation.
Developmental milestones are a set of age-specific tasks that most children can do at a certain age range, encompassing physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.

How is a child growing across many areas: communication, movement, thinking, and social behavior? If you’re unsure whether your child is “on track,” a milestone assessment can bring clarity and calm.
Our psychologists and developmental specialists offer trusted milestone evaluations across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Al Ain.

What Are the Developmental Milestone Assessments?

These are structured evaluations that measure a child’s progress in key areas:

Gross and fine motor skills
Speech and language development
Cognitive abilities (reasoning, play, problem-solving)
Social interaction and emotional regulation
Self-help skills (feeding, dressing, routines)
Assessments help us determine whether development is age-appropriate or whether early support may be helpful.

When Should You Schedule a Milestone Check?

Consider an assessment if your child:

Is not meeting expected milestones for their age
Is developing unevenly across different domains
Was born prematurely or had medical complications
Has a pediatrician or teacher raise a concern
Has siblings with developmental concerns
Just “feels behind” compared to peers

You don’t need to wait for something to go wrong — milestone checks are a proactive step in growing well.

How We Conduct Developmental Assessments

Here’s how we evaluate:

Developmental History With Parents: We look at birth history, milestones, daily routines, and concerns.
Play-Based Assessment Sessions: These structured, age-appropriate tasks help us see how your child learns, plays, and communicates.
Standardized Tools (e.g., Bayley, Denver, ASQ): We use reliable screening instruments to track development against age norms.
Feedback and Growth Profile: We explain where your child is thriving and where some extra help may support progress.
Next Steps (if needed): We connect families to therapy services, preschool supports, or follow-up planning.

Our assessments are calm, reassuring, and centered on the whole child, not just a checklist.