Every child is different and has a different pace of growth, but a range of standard time is defined for reaching the milestones in life. If the child does not reach them in time, it may point out towards some abnormality or medical condition which should be taken care of. As every child has his own pace of development, slight delays in reaching the milestones are considered normal, but if the child regularly faces delays in reaching milestones on time, it might point out a problem.
Developmental Delay- When a child has a delay in learning language, ability to think and delay in social and motor skills, they are grouped under developmental delays. These can be caused due to various factors, like hereditary, complications during pregnancy, and premature birth. But in most cases, the exact cause of developmental delay is not known. For diagnosing developmental delays it is advised to take your child for regular checkups so that if any delays are there, proper therapies and medications can be given.
Fine and Gross Motor Skill Delay- In general, all children should be able to hold their head by 3 months of age, able to sit with little support by the age of 6 months and be able to walk before their second birthday. By the age of 5, children should be able to stand on one foot for 10 seconds or more and properly use a spoon and fork to eat.
The signs that may point out that the child is delayed in developing fine or gross motor skills include signs like, floppy trunk and limbs, stiffness in arms and legs, limited movement of arms and legs, difficulty in sitting without support, even after 9 months of age, the dominance of involuntary reflexes over voluntary movements, inability to stand on legs by about 1 year of age. It is not necessary that these signs point out any abnormalities, but why take risks, it is always better to consult a doctor and get your child evaluated.
Speech and Language Delay- The process of communicating begins from infancy only when the baby learns to convey his or her hunger by crying. By 6 months, infants can very well recognise the sounds of basic language. By 12-15 months, they should be able to communicate with two to three simple words, though they might not be very clear.
A toddler can speak many words by the age of 18 months. Till they reach 3 years of age, most of them can make brief sentences to express themselves. Delays in all these activities may also be the result of poor hearing, so it is important to get diagnosed by the doctor if such symptoms are observed. Early diagnosis in such cases can be very helpful in deciding the prognosis of the case.
Homeopathy can be very helpful for children in coping up with any type of delays in reaching the milestones, along with the help of supportive therapies. Homeopathic treatment not only covers the physical improvement of symptoms of delayed milestones but also enhance the inner strength and immunity of the child. Moreover, if you choose homoeopathy for your child from the beginning, the prognosis in such cases can be excellent.
AVI Homeopathy is the best Homeopathic clinic in Jaipur which is known for providing the best Homeopathic treatment for Delayed Milestones in children. Moreover, Dr Ashok Choudhary is a renowned doctor in Jaipur who has expertise in treating childhood diseases and is considered the best Homeopathy doctor for Delayed Milestones.