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Developmental Delays

Developmental delays and disorders refer to a range of conditions that impair an individual's ability to develop age-appropriate skills in areas such as communication, motor functions, social interactions, and cognitive abilities. These delays can stem from various factors, including genetic, environmental, and neurological causes, and may require early intervention for better outcomes.

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Developmental delays refer to when children do not reach expected milestones in areas such as speech, motor skills, and social interactions. These delays can vary in type and severity, and understanding them is crucial for parents, educators, and healthcare providers. Early detection and interventio...

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Key Terms

Milestones
Key skills or behaviors that most children can do by a certain age.

Example: Walking by 12 months is a common milestone.

Cognitive Delay
A delay in the development of thinking skills.

Example: Struggling to solve simple problems at age-appropriate levels.

Speech Delay
A delay in the ability to communicate verbally.

Example: Not using words by 18 months.

Motor Skills
The abilities required to control body movements.

Example: Fine motor skills include using scissors.

Intervention
Actions taken to improve a child's development.

Example: Speech therapy for a child with a speech delay.

Assessment
The process of evaluating a child's development.

Example: Standardized tests to measure developmental progress.

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