Parents of babies and young children are constantly watching and wondering whether their children are reaching their developmental milestones within expected time frames. It is important to keep in mind that each child is unique and that no two children will ever arrive at these milestones simultaneously. Early Childhood Development Checklist aims to guide parents and teachers in the timeous identification of developmental delays a child may display. The book covers almost 30 skill categories, such as movement, coordination, communication skills, number concept, writing and perception. Each chapter is divided into age ranges that give comprehensive points to check off. There is also a chapter on age-appropriate stimulation activities to improve a child's ability in any area where a possible developmental delay is identified.

Carla Grobler is a practitioner in the field of occupational therapy and specialises in paediatrics. Her services include, inter alia: activities to help children reach expected developmental milestones, school readiness assessments, treatment of learning disabilities, and functional evaluation and treatment of children.