Investigation of developmental delay.

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...

Investigation of global developmental delay.

The investigation of global developmental delay in preschool children varies between centres and between paediatricians. Following a literature search and review of the evidence base, guidelines were developed to assist in the assessment and management of such children presenting to secondary level services. Evidence supporting the use of genetic and biochemical investigations on a screening ba...

EVIDENCE BASED GUIDELINES Investigation of global developmental delay

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 ...

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...