Child and Adolescent Health

Child and adolescent health are key life stages for wellness. Well-child care, physicals, developmental milestones, immunizations, and other routine appointments, are important to your child’s overall well-being.

What is Well-child Care?

Well-child care visits are preventive care from newborn to 6 years old. Care includes:

  • Routine newborn care
  • Health supervision examinations
  • Routine immunizations
  • Periodic health screening
  • Developmental assessment

Newborn — Hello Parenthood!

Enroll your newborn in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System within 30 days after the child is born. Schedule the first well-child care visit before leaving the hospital. The first visit is the perfect time to talk with your child’s provider about an overall plan of care. Prepare for your first visit with questions or concerns.

The Next 5 Years

The next five years will play an important role in your child’s growth. Discuss with your child’s primary care manager:

  • Developmental milestones
  • Physical growth
  • Food intake
  • Sleep schedule/sleep issues
  • Behavioral concerns
  • Dental care
  • Continued routine screenings
  • Follow-up appointments

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Adolescent Health:

The years from child to adolescent can be a bumpy journey. Reduce stress and plan for your child’s care. Care doesn’t end in the early years. Stay updated on your adolescents’:

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Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a disability. It shows up in many ways due to its complicated nature. Diagnoses can be as early as 18 months. Most diagnoses come later in life. Talk to your child’s primary care manager about the signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The Autism Care Demonstration provides Applied Behavior Analysis services that can help those with autism.

Learn more about the Autism Care Demonstration.

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Last Updated 11/21/2025