Did you know that the most important time for a child’s learning and development is from birth to age five? During these early years, about 90% of a child’s brain develops. This is when children learn basic skills like talking, moving, thinking, and interacting with others. Because so much growth happens during this time, it’s important for parents and caregivers to follow their child’s progress carefully.
The Sparkler: Play for Parenting app helps Ohio parents and caregivers do this easily and for free!
When Ohio parents download the Sparkler: Play for Parenting app and register with the code "OH" they can access Ages and Stages Questionnaires at no cost. This reliable screening tool identifies developmental progress in children between birth and 5 years.
This tool is important because it:
helps identify your child’s developmental progress and gives you a better understanding of how your child is growing and learning.
helps you set goals for your child’s development, including milestones you may wish to celebrate
Identifies strengths and alerts you to any possible concerns
Connects you with relevant supportive services and vital resources in the community
Sparkler also provides you with the opportunity to track your young child’s skills and developmental milestones in the app, with:
Fun, play-based activities
Through the app, you’ll have access to thousands of fun, research-based, off-screen games and activities right at your fingertips that support your child’s learning and development.
Progress tracking
Sparkler makes it easy to track your child’s growth, learning, and special moments, making it easy to track your child’s growth, learning, and special moments.
The ability to connect with your child’s team
You can easily connect with your child’s care providers, teachers, doctors, and family members when they become program partners with Help Me Grow so everyone stays informed. You can also learn about helpful services and resources in your community.
Download Sparkler now!
Ohio families, you can download Sparker for free, thanks to Ohio’s Department of Children and Youth, when you use the access code OH to register.
Learn more and download Sparkler now!
If you are unable to download or access an ASQ on the Sparkler app, a Help Me Grow Developmental Screening Specialist is available to assist you with completing a screening over the phone. Please call (216) 366-4405 or email asq@helpmegrow.org. The app is available for families in English, Spanish, Arabic, French, and Chinese (simplified characters)