What Is Neurodevelopmental Delay In Children?

Post date: May 18, 2018 11:36:53 AM

Neurodevelopmental delays in children are significant lags found in the development of infants and toddlers. This can come in the form of physical, mental, or emotional growth. And though children develop at their own pace at wide ranges, parents should be aware of certain red flags that point to this problem.

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There are several types of neurodevelopmental delays in infants, as well as children. These include problems regarding language or speech, vision, motor skills, social and emotional skills, as well as cognitive skills. In some cases, all or most of the mentioned problems occur at the same time. This is called global neurodevelopmental delay.

It is important for parents to observe and have their children diagnosed if they see early signs of these problems. For example, an infant that is incapable of sitting without support by nine months could be suffering from a disorder affecting their gross motor skills.

Early diagnosis of neurodevelopmental delays can lead to earlier access to treatment that can enhance your baby or child’s quality of life significantly. After the diagnosis, a child undergoes extensive tests called developmental evaluation which narrows down the problem.

Treatments vary depending on the condition of the child. They may require speech or language therapy, occupational therapy for children with motor skills problems, physical therapy, or even behavior therapy.

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Curtis Cripe, Ph.D., heads research and development at the NTL Group, which uses neuroengineering technology that repairs brain dysfunction to treat addiction, head injury (TBI), depression, anxiety, memory disorders, and neurodevelopmental delays in children with learning disorders. For more articles on neurodevelopmental delay, visit this blog.