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Developmental Delay in a Child – Developmental delay means a child is not reaching expected milestones at the usual age. This can affect one or more areas of development: ⸻ ⭐ Types of Developmental Delay 1. Gross Motor Delay (Using large muscles) • Late sitting • Late crawling • Late walking • Poor balance • Frequent falls 2. Fine Motor Delay (Hand and finger skills) • Difficulty holding toys • Poor grip • Trouble with drawing, using crayons • Difficulty picking small objects 3. Speech & Language Delay • Not babbling by 12 months • No meaningful words by 18 months • Poor sentence formation • Difficulty understanding instructions 4. Cognitive Delay (Thinking, learning, problem-solving) • Difficulty understanding concepts • Poor memory • Slow learning • Difficulty in pretend play 5. Social & Emotional Delay • Limited eye contact • Not playing with others • Difficulty expressing emotions • Poor interaction 6. Adaptive -Daily Living Skills Delay • Difficulty feeding • Poor dressing skills • Late toilet training ⸻ ⭐ Common Causes of Developmental Delay • Genetic conditions (Down syndrome, Fragile X) • Prematurity • Birth injury • Lack of oxygen at birth • Infections during pregnancy • Nutritional deficiencies • Autism spectrum disorder • Neurological issues • Environmental factors (poor stimulation) ⸻ ⭐ Warning Signs to Watch For • No social smile by 3 months • Poor head control by 4 months • Not sitting by 9 months • Not walking by 18 months • No words by 2 years • Not responding to name • Poor eye contact • Regression (child loses skills they already had – this is urgent) ⸻ ⭐ Therapies That Help 1. Occupational Therapy – motor skills, sensory issues, daily living skills 2. Physiotherapy – muscle strength, posture, walking 3. Speech Therapy – vocabulary, communication 4. Special Education – cognitive skills 5. Early Intervention Program (EIP) – the most important step ⸻ ⭐ What Parents Can Do at Home • Lots of floor play • Reduce screen time • Talk to the child frequently • Read picture books • Sensory play (sand, water, textures) • Strengthening and balance exercises • Consistent routine ⸻ ⭐ Prognosis Early identification + early therapy = very good improvement. The earlier you start, the better the child develops. ⸻