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What Is Developmental Delay?

Developmental delay is a term used to describe a condition where a child’s development is slower than what would be expected for their age. As each child is unique in their own, it’s expected that they will develop at a rate normal to them, however some children can take longer than usual to develop certain skills. Infants and young children are most affected by developmental delays as this is the time in their lives where they will learn many of the basic building blocks to human life. Common areas developmental delays may occur are with language, speech, vision, movement (motor skills), social skills, emotional skills and thinking (cognitive skills).

Although the range for normal child development is quite large, certain milestones can help parents and doctors determine whether your child is experiencing a developmental delay. Common signs associated with this condition include:

Poor balance
Incontinence problems
Lack of body awareness
Fine motor control problems
Slow language development
Lack of hand-eye coordination
Difficulties controlling movements
Trouble holding or picking up objects
Failure to respond quickly to surroundings
Taking longer than usual to learn new skills
Difficulties producing controlled speech including breathing and phonation

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Developmental Delay Help in Perth

While there is not necessarily one cause for developmental delays in children, there are certain factors which can increase the likelihood of this condition including genetic defects such as Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, fragile X syndrome, other severe medical problems from birth. Once identified and diagnosed by a medical professional, parents of the child with developmental delay, may wish to seek assistance. There are a wide variety of treatment options available depending on your child’s specific requirements and delay including auditory training programs, developmental movement therapy, neurotherapy and other brain training programs. If you’re looking for developmental delay help in Perth for your child, speak to our team today at Synaptic Health.

Can Neurotherapy Help Me?

If your child is struggling with a developmental delay, neurotherapy may be the solution you’ve been searching for. Depending on your child’s specific needs, neurotherapy, may help to enhance their lifestyle and improve their everyday functioning by identifying and monitoring associated brain wave patterns. As developmental delays vary so greatly between children, it is essential they receive the personalised care and tailored treatment plan for their needs. Our healthcare professionals at Synaptic Health can assist children experiencing a developmental delay by creating a treatment program suited to their requirements, whether this is a language, speech, vision, movement or cognitive delay.

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Comprehensive Support & Assistance

Developmental delays in children can vary greatly from child to child. With adequate support, care and assistance, children diagnosed with developmental delays can go on to live normal, functioning lives. Although this condition can seem complicated at first, with the support of family, children can undergo a comprehensive treatment plan to ensure they continue to work on the areas they require. If you’re concerned about your child’s development, come see our friendly team at Synaptic Health. For more information about developmental delay, or to book an appointment to see our staff, please do not hesitate to contact us today.