Developmental delay is a term used to describe a delay in a child’s development. It means that a child finds it much harder to do everyday things that other children their age can do, for example dress themselves, talk or walk.
A child with developmental delay needs lots of extra help to do everyday things compared to children of the same age.
Common practitioners involved with this disability:
Occupational Therapist (OT), Physiotherapist (Physio), Speech Pathologist, Social Worker, Psychology, Developmental Educator, Dietitian
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