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What is developmental delay?
What is developmental delay?
Developmental delay occurs when a child does not achieve developmental milestones in comparison to peers of the same age range.
How can the degree of developmental delay be classified?
How can the degree of developmental delay be classified?
The degree of developmental delay can be further classified as mild (functional age < 33% below chronological age), moderate (functional age 34%–66% of chronological age), and severe (functional age < 66% of chronological age).
How is a significant delay defined?
How is a significant delay defined?
A significant delay is defined as performance that is two or more standard deviations below the mean on age-appropriate standardised norm-referenced testing, usually conducted in secondary or tertiary care settings.
What is global developmental delay (GDD)?
What is global developmental delay (GDD)?
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What are the different patterns of developmental delay mentioned in the text?
What are the different patterns of developmental delay mentioned in the text?
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What are the different classifications of the degree of developmental delay?
What are the different classifications of the degree of developmental delay?
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How is a significant delay defined in the context of developmental delay?
How is a significant delay defined in the context of developmental delay?
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What is global developmental delay (GDD) and at what age does it affect children?
What is global developmental delay (GDD) and at what age does it affect children?
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What is isolated developmental delay?
What is isolated developmental delay?
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Where is age-appropriate standardised norm-referenced testing usually conducted to define a significant delay?
Where is age-appropriate standardised norm-referenced testing usually conducted to define a significant delay?
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Study Notes
Developmental Delay
- Developmental delay is a condition in which a child's development is significantly slower than their peers.
Classifying the Degree of Developmental Delay
- The degree of developmental delay can be classified into three categories:
- Mild: 1-2 standard deviations below the mean
- Moderate: 2-3 standard deviations below the mean
- Severe: 3 or more standard deviations below the mean
Defining a Significant Delay
- A significant delay is defined as a delay of 1.5 to 2 standard deviations below the mean in one or more areas of development.
Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
- Global Developmental Delay (GDD) is a condition in which a child's development is significantly delayed in all areas, including cognitive, motor, and language skills.
- GDD typically affects children under the age of 5.
Patterns of Developmental Delay
- Different patterns of developmental delay include:
- Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
- Isolated Developmental Delay (IDD)
- Developmental Disability
Isolated Developmental Delay (IDD)
- Isolated Developmental Delay (IDD) is a condition in which a child experiences a delay in one specific area of development, such as speech or language.
Assessing Developmental Delay
- Age-appropriate standardized norm-referenced testing is usually conducted to define a significant delay.
- This testing is typically done by a healthcare professional, such as a pediatrician or a psychologist.
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Test your knowledge of identifying and managing developmental delay in children at the primary care level with this quiz. Explore key concepts and classifications of developmental delay to enhance your understanding and practice.
