Developmental Delay Flashcards

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Global Development Delay

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Global developmental delay refers to a child displaying slow development in all developmental domains. This could indicate an underlying diagnosis such as:

Down’s syndrome
Fragile X syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Rett syndrome
Metabolic disorders

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Gross Motor Delay

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A delay that is specific to the gross motor domain may indicate underlying:

Cerebral palsy
Ataxia
Myopathy
Spina bifida
Visual impairment

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Fine Motor Delay

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A delay that is specific to the fine motor domain may indicate underlying:

Dyspraxia
Cerebral palsy
Muscular dystrophy
Visual impairment
Congenital ataxia (rare)

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Personal and Social Delay

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Emotional and social neglect
Parenting issues
Autism

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Speech and Language Delay

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Specific social circumstances, for example exposure to multiple languages or siblings that do all the talking
Hearing impairment
Learning disability
Neglect
Autism
Cerebral palsy
Management of language delay involves a referral to speech and language, audiology and the health visitor. Referral to safeguarding is required if neglect is a concern.

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