Developmental delays are quite common in children! But, when the signs are detected at an early age, a child gets support through early intervention to progress in life! But, how do parents identify developmental delays in children? What causes these delays? What are the different types of developmental delays? Where to find the best support?
We know, parents have many queries! And, we believe this blog may help! We have the world’s most experienced therapists and doctors who have already worked with families of children with developmental delays, developmental disabilities, and neurological conditions! Our therapists design a one-of-a-kind therapy program for children with unique conditions through early intervention in Dubai.
Let’s take a look at what our experts have to say about developmental delays!
Common Types of Developmental Delays in Children
There are different kinds of developmental delays a child may face. If we only talk about the common types, they include speech and language delays, motor skill delays, cognitive delays and social skills.
Speech and language delays make it hard for kids to talk, pronounce words or understand what others are saying. It can cause hearing problems, brain damage, or genetic conditions.
Motor skill delays, on the other hand, affect a child’s ability to coordinate small (fine) and large (gross) muscles. Because of this, children may struggle with crawling, walking, or doing simple tasks like holding objects.
Then there is cognitive delay that makes it challenging for children to solve problems or learn new things. Because of this, they fail to understand given instructions or grasp new concepts.
And lastly, social skills which include getting along with others, expressing thoughts and the ability to communicate needs. A child with social or emotional delays lacks these skills. They face issues with having a conversation or dealing with changes to a routine.
Common Causes Behind Developmental Delays
There could be many reasons.
- Exposure to toxins before or after birth( such as alcohol, opioids or weed) can cause it.
- Apart from that, premature birth, low birth weight or lack of oxygen during birth can cause these delays.
- Poor nutrition is another important factor.
- Serious health conditions like chronic ear infections and vision issues can cause developmental delays,
Here is One Thing to Note: Developmental delay is not the same as developmental disabilities like ASD.
A developmental delay is a state where a child cannot reach their developmental milestones as expected with age. It indicates your child is developing certain skills but comparably at a slower pace than others. But, if these signs of these delays are detected early, the child can get support through early intervention. This helps the child to easily catch up.
Developmental disabilities such as autism don’t go away on their own, these are generally lifelong conditions.
Important Signs That Indicate A Child May Have Developmental Delays
Our experienced therapists have years of experience in this field. Here, we are pointing out some important signs of developmental delays in children. So parents, take a close look at them!
- If you see delays in rolling over, sitting up, crawling and walking in your child, you should not overlook it! Especially when you see your child is over 5 months and not rolling over or sitting on their own even after reaching the age of 9 months.
- If you see, your little one troubles with fine motor skills, it could be a warning sign of developmental delays.
- When your child finds it difficult to understand what others say, do not overlook it. If you see your child faces problems in understanding simple instructions, it could be cognitive or social skills delay.
- Avoiding eye-contact can be a warning sign. If your baby reaches the age of 7 months, and you see your baby not reacting to sounds, you should consult a therapist.
- Having a very limited vocabulary can also be a sign that indicates the child may have a speech and language delay.
- Issues with social skills.
- Apart from that, if you see your child lacks interest in social interactions, it could indicate they lack social skills.
- And lastly, if you see, your child has problems understanding basic concepts, or solving problems on their own, this could be a sign of delay.
Final Words
Hope AMC is the clinic you should visit for the best therapeutic early intervention in Dubai. Whether your child has developmental delays or disorders, and you are not sure of the sign, don’t worry!
Book a consultation with one of our experienced therapists who can figure out the exact condition and underlying causes. We offer tailored therapeutic intervention to help the child progress with time!
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