

What are the chances that my child has a developmental delay? The delay might be in one or more areas: Gross motor skills such as sitting up and fine motor skills such as grasping and manipulating objects, communication and language skills (both understanding language and speaking), self-help skills (like toilet training and dressing), and social skills (such as making eye contact and playing with others). Can't brush teeth, wash and dry hands, or get undressed without helpĭoctors use this term when a child doesn't reach developmental milestones within the broad range of what's considered normal.Doesn't talk about daily activities or experiences.Doesn't use plurals or past tense properly.Doesn't play a variety of games and activities.

Doesn't respond to people, or responds only superficially.Is easily distracted, has trouble focusing on one activity for more than 5 minutes.Shows extreme behavior (unusually fearful, aggressive, shy, or sad).Doesn't understand "same" and "different".

