neuro - developmental delay

Question 1

define developmental delay

Answer 1

refers to a child taking longer than expected to reach age-appropriate milestones

Question 2

what is Global developmental delay

Answer 2

refers to a child displaying slow development in all developmental domains

Question 3

what underlying condition can global developmental delay indicate

Answer 3

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

Question 4

what is gross motor delay

Answer 4

A delay that is specific to the gross motor domain

Question 5

what underlying condition can gross motor delay indicate

Answer 5

Cerebral palsy
Ataxia
Myopathy
Spina bifida
Visual impairment

Question 6

what is fine motor delay

Answer 6

A delay that is specific to the fine motor domain

Question 7

what underlying condition can fine motor delay indicate

Answer 7

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

Question 8

what is language delay

Answer 8

A delay that is specific to the speech and language domain

Question 9

what underlying condition can language delay indicate

Answer 9

Specific social circumstances, for example exposure to multiple languages or siblings that do all the talking
Hearing impairment
Learning disability
Neglect
Autism
Cerebral palsy

Question 10

how to manage language delay

Answer 10

referral to speech and language, audiology and the health visitor.

Question 11

what can a personal and social delay indicate

Answer 11

Emotional and social neglect
Parenting issues
Autism