This document discusses developmental delay/disability, which refers to significant delays in a child's development in areas such as motor skills, speech, cognition, social skills, or daily living activities compared to expected developmental milestones for their age. Global developmental delay is defined as delays in two or more developmental domains for children under 5 years old. An estimated 12-16% of children have some type of developmental or behavioral disorder. Early identification by pediatricians and intervention services can help children with delays. Causes may be environmental, genetic, or unknown. Delays can impact physical skills, learning, interactions with others. Parents should monitor their child's development and consult their pediatrician if concerned.
This document discusses developmental delay/disability, which refers to significant delays in a child's development in areas such as motor skills, speech, cognition, social skills, or daily living activities compared to expected developmental milestones for their age. Global developmental delay is defined as delays in two or more developmental domains for children under 5 years old. An estimated 12-16% of children have some type of developmental or behavioral disorder. Early identification by pediatricians and intervention services can help children with delays. Causes may be environmental, genetic, or unknown. Delays can impact physical skills, learning, interactions with others. Parents should monitor their child's development and consult their pediatrician if concerned.
This document discusses developmental delay/disability, which refers to significant delays in a child's development in areas such as motor skills, speech, cognition, social skills, or daily living activities compared to expected developmental milestones for their age. Global developmental delay is defined as delays in two or more developmental domains for children under 5 years old. An estimated 12-16% of children have some type of developmental or behavioral disorder. Early identification by pediatricians and intervention services can help children with delays. Causes may be environmental, genetic, or unknown. Delays can impact physical skills, learning, interactions with others. Parents should monitor their child's development and consult their pediatrician if concerned.
This document discusses developmental delay/disability, which refers to significant delays in a child's development in areas such as motor skills, speech, cognition, social skills, or daily living activities compared to expected developmental milestones for their age. Global developmental delay is defined as delays in two or more developmental domains for children under 5 years old. An estimated 12-16% of children have some type of developmental or behavioral disorder. Early identification by pediatricians and intervention services can help children with delays. Causes may be environmental, genetic, or unknown. Delays can impact physical skills, learning, interactions with others. Parents should monitor their child's development and consult their pediatrician if concerned.
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Developmental
Delay/Disability
Papeleras, Cherry Pearl Eve P.
Discussant What is Developmental Delay/Disability? • is when your child does not reach their developmental milestones at the expected times. • Delay can occur in one or many areas—for example, physical in nature, cognitive or it might be learning based. • Developmental Disability/Delay (DD) is present when functional aspects of a child’s development in one or more domains (gross/fine motor, speech/language, cognition, social/personal, and activities of daily living) are significantly delayed compared to the expected level for age Global Developmental Delay (GDD) - is a subset of DD defined as significant delay in two or more developmental domains (reserved for children less than 5 years old) - Is the general term used to describe a condition that occurs during the developmental period of a child between birth and 18 years. Global Developmental Delay (GDD) - It is usually defined by the child being diagnosed with having a lower intellectual functioning than what is perceive as normal. • An estimated 12-16% of children have a developmental and/or behavior disorder. • Pediatricians are the primary professional with whom families have contact during a child’s first five years of life • Early identification by primary care providers of developmental delays leads to early referral for evaluation and treatment. • The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997 mandates early identification and intervention for developmental disabilities and requires clinicians to refer children with suspected developmental delays to the appropriate early intervention system in a timely manner
• An established diagnosis of development disability is
not necessary for referral to early intervention programs Possible Causes of Developmental Delay/Disability • Environmental in • Genetics in Nature Nature 1. Muscular Dystrophies 2. Down Syndrome (Down’s 1. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Syndrome) 2. Maternal Infections 3. Tuberous Sclerosis during pregnancy 4. Mental Retardation 5. Cerebral Palsy Effects of DD
1. Child’s Physical milestone (walking)
2. Child’s learning Signs child is developmentally delayed • Not walking and talking • Not engage to their parents (child wouldn’t look at you and not being responsive) • Don’t want to interact with their peers • Clumsy • Hard time in holding crayons or pencil Developmental intervention • Children 0-36 months—agencies (usually state run, i.e. Early Steps) determine if children with suspected/diagnosed DD qualify for services – Multidisciplinary – Speech and Language Pathologist – Occupational and Physical Therapy – Social Worker – Psychological evaluation if needed – Children 3-5 years—preschool special education services are available (i.e. Headstart) • Continued services—may be in or out of classroom – Children older than 5 years—referrals usually made through public school system – Private evaluations/services are also available Parents need to do: • Be observant • List all the things that you’ve observe • Go to your pediatrician for some consultation - The End - Thank you For Listening And Godbless