What do you need to know about
developmental delays? 


When a child is behind in skills than
other kids his age it is called
developmental delays.

Minor differences should not be a cause
for concern, every kid grows according to his or her time frame but if your child constantly falls back in every skill that is when you should contact a pediatrician
developmental delays are caused by a
short-lived issues such as speech delay
could be the reason for hearing loss
from an ear infection.




Signs and Symptoms:


Signs and symptoms could be an early
signal of attention to developmental
delay motor skill development delay
signs when the baby is unable to roll over by five months of difficulty in reaching out to grab objects by three to five months
inability to use gestures difficulty in imitating actions symptoms of myopathy a disease of muscles exposure to a toxin in the environment such as leading to medical complications before birth. 


Language and speech delay signs

does not respond does not babble too loud
voices by three to four months symptoms.
learning disability hearing loss causes parental health and their behaviors smoking or drinking during pregnancy premature birth complications during pregnancy medical conditions like vision problems hearing impairment etc.


 Environmental conditions malnutrition etc
Genetic factors.



Developmental delays can also be caused
by other medical conditions such as
fatal alcoholic spectrum disorders
myopathies genetic syndrome down
syndrome fragile x syndrome
landau klefner syndrome.


Cerebral palsy autism spectrum disorder
developmental delay is concerned with language development cognitive development
physical development social and
emotional skills social-emotional development treatments 
developmental screening seek help from an occupational therapist pediatric neurologist psychologist
speech therapist medication can also be prescribed by the doctor after examining your child helpful key points nurturing environment a good parent-child bond allow them to make decisions
good nutritional diet encourage them to accept responsibility avoid hitting or anger
read to them to help with their vocabulary adequate sleep provide opportunities for exercise
playtime sports etc..


Limit screen time
teach your kids about setting boundaries
with their bodies and consent
check with your physician or school
about the services that might be
available in your area

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