Services Offered: Developmental Delays

A developmental delay is a general term used when a child does not reach developmental milestones at the expected age, compared to their peers. It means the child's development is slower than what is typically expected in one or more specific areas.

 

While some children with delays eventually "catch up" with the help of early intervention, a persistent, significant delay in multiple areas might lead to a diagnosis of a developmental disability (a lifelong condition) later in childhood.

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• Cognitive (Thinking):

  • The ability to think, learn, solve problems, and understand.

  • Following simple directions, finding hidden objects, connecting actions with consequences.

• Motor Skills (Movement):

  • Gross Motor: Using large muscles (arms, legs, torso) for movement. 

  • Fine Motor: Using small muscles (hands, fingers) for dexterity.

  • Rolling over, crawling, walking, jumping; holding a spoon, grasping small objects, drawing.

• Speech and Language (Communication):

  • Receptive Language: Understanding what others say. 

  • Expressive Language: Using language to communicate thoughts and needs.

  • Babbling, saying first words, using two-word phrases, following instructions.

• Social and Emotional:

  • The ability to interact with others, express feelings, and cope with changes.

  • Smiling at people, making eye contact, showing affection, sharing, and playing with peers.

• A delay in two or more of these areas is often referred to as Global Developmental Delay