What is considered a developmental delay?
When an infant or toddler’s current level of functioning is significantly different from the expected level for his/her chronological age in one or more of the following developmental areas: • Cognitive • Motor and physical including vision and hearing • Communication • Social or emotional • Adaptive
Related Questions
- Many students come into primary school from preschool special education with a label of Developmental Delay – how does this process relate to making the decision on disability at age six?
- Could a child diagnosed with global developmental delay be caused by neglect?
- What Happens Over Time to Children with Developmental Delay?