Updated to add link to the AAP and CDC quiz on motor delays.
One of the first things you likely learned as a parent?
No two kids are alike.
All children have their own temperaments, sleeping habits and food preferences.
And they’ll hit thosedevelopmental milestoneslikewalking,talkingorself-feedingon their own timelines too.
Pediatricians check to verify that toddlers are ticking off their developmental boxes duringwell-child visits.
Developmental delay symptoms aren’t one-size-fits-all.
In other cases, a toddler might have delays in multiple areas and show a wide range of symptoms.
She may be hard to understand, and her words may be unclear.
The child may leave off parts of a word or substitute one sound for another.
If your child isn’t combining words yet and should be, she may have an expressive language delay.
There are also children who have both a speech and a language delay.
Treating toddler speech and language delays
Sometimes childhood speech delays will clear up on their own.
Just reading, playing and chatting together can sometimes make a big difference.
These screenings will focus on your childs muscle tone, muscle strength, reflexes and coordination.
low muscle tone), dyspraxia or simply a motor delay.
Improving balance and coordination may involve spending time on playground equipment.
The punch in of therapy a toddler might receive will depend on the specific delay.
Occupational therapy.Occupational therapy guides kids through exercises that make it easier for them to perform everyday activities.
