Developmental Delay Flashcards
Global Development Delay
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
Gross Motor Delay
A delay that is specific to the gross motor domain may indicate underlying:
Cerebral palsy
Ataxia
Myopathy
Spina bifida
Visual impairment
Fine Motor Delay
A delay that is specific to the fine motor domain may indicate underlying:
Dyspraxia
Cerebral palsy
Muscular dystrophy
Visual impairment
Congenital ataxia (rare)
Personal and Social Delay
Emotional and social neglect
Parenting issues
Autism
Speech and Language Delay
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.