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Understanding Developmental Delay in Children by Elisabeth Tikalaka is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Jason, a 3-year-old boy, was brought to the clinic due to concerns about his speech delay. He had a vocabulary of 10-12 words and had not started speaking in phrases. His physical exam was normal. Developmental delay occurs when a child does not achieve developmental milestones compared to peers. It can be in a single domain or multiple domains. The causes of developmental delay include genetic, prenatal, perinatal, postnatal factors and infections. Early identification and intervention can positively imp
- Author
- Elisabeth Tikalaka
- Language
- EN