Developmental delay versus developmental impairment

Developmental Delay

Introduction Developmental delay is a problem not infrequently encountered 1%-3% of all children are globally developmentally delayed 16% of all children have learning difficulties, and other developmental and behavioral problems Only 20%-30% are detected prior to school entry Thus, routine screening is recommended as part of health maintenance visits Introduction Low-frequency, high-morbidity ...

Developmental Delay & ADHD 1 running head: DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY AND ADHD Developmental Delays in Children with ADHD

Investigation of developmental delay.

The diagnostic process Paediatricians will often be asked to see children with learning difficulties. They will present at a variety of ages in a number of different ways and it is easy to feel unsure how extensively to investigate the problem and what advice to give. This article will review the common presentations and suggest a rational approach to investigation. The role of the paediatricia...

Cerebral versus Ocular Visual Impairment: The Impact on Developmental Neuroplasticity

Cortical/cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is clinically defined as significant visual dysfunction caused by injury to visual pathways and structures occurring during early perinatal development. Depending on the location and extent of damage, children with CVI often present with a myriad of visual deficits including decreased visual acuity and impaired visual field function. Most striking, howe...

Screening for developmental delay.

According to the literature, 12 to 16 percent of children in the United States have at least one developmental delay, yet as many as one-half of affected children will not be identified by the time they enter kindergarten. If developmental delays are detected too late, opportunities for early intervention may be lost. Empirical literature on clinical recommendations for developmental delay scre...