Developmental Delay Flashcards
What is global developmental delay?
A child displaying slow development in all developmental domains
Global developmental delay may indicate underlying diagnoses such as Down’s syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, Rett syndrome, or metabolic disorders.
What are potential underlying diagnoses for global developmental delay?
- Down’s syndrome
- Fragile X syndrome
- Fetal alcohol syndrome
- Rett syndrome
- Metabolic disorders
These conditions can contribute to a child’s overall slow development.
What does a gross motor delay indicate?
It may indicate underlying conditions such as:
* Cerebral palsy
* Ataxia
* Myopathy
* Spina bifida
* Visual impairment
Gross motor delays affect a child’s ability to perform large movements.
List some conditions associated with gross motor delay.
- Cerebral palsy
- Ataxia
- Myopathy
- Spina bifida
- Visual impairment
These conditions can significantly affect a child’s gross motor skills.
What does a fine motor delay indicate?
It may indicate underlying conditions such as:
* Dyspraxia
* Cerebral palsy
* Muscular dystrophy
* Visual impairment
* Congenital ataxia (rare)
Fine motor delays affect a child’s ability to perform small movements.
List some conditions associated with fine motor delay.
- Dyspraxia
- Cerebral palsy
- Muscular dystrophy
- Visual impairment
- Congenital ataxia (rare)
These conditions can affect a child’s dexterity and coordination.
What may a language delay indicate?
It may indicate underlying issues such as:
* Specific social circumstances
* Hearing impairment
* Learning disability
* Neglect
* Autism
* Cerebral palsy
Language delays can stem from various personal and environmental factors.
What are some social circumstances that may lead to language delay?
- Exposure to multiple languages
- Siblings that do all the talking
These social factors can limit a child’s opportunities to practice language skills.
What is the management for language delay?
Involves referral to:
* Speech and language therapy
* Audiology
* Health visitor
Referral to safeguarding is required if neglect is a concern.
What does a personal and social delay indicate?
It may indicate underlying issues such as:
* Emotional and social neglect
* Parenting issues
* Autism
Personal and social delays can affect a child’s interactions and relationships.
What are the red flags in global developmental delay?
- no social smile by 8 weeks
- not sitting by 9 months
- not walking by 18 months
- no words by 2 years
- developmental regression at any time
