1. Developmental Delays - Keep Kids Healthy Discusses milestones, the causes of motor, language, social and global delays in development, and proposed course of action. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/conditions/developmentaldelays.html

Bookstore Site Map Contact Us Help ... What's New? Search this site: Advanced Search Main Menu Useful Tools Index of Topics Pediatric Problems Parenting Tips ... Web Links Online Resources What's New Reviews Growth Charts Online Forums ... Height Calculator Newsletters: Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Recommend Us tell a friend about us or email this page to a friend Related Links Speech Delay Cerebral Palsy Hearing Loss Mental Retardation ... Diseases and Conditions Developmental Delays Parents are often have concerns about their children's development, especially when they see other children of the same age who have already attained a milestone that their child still hasn't met, causing them to think that their child is 'slow' or 'seems behind.' It is important to keep in mind that for each milestone, there is a range of ages during which a child will normally meet it. For example, some children may walk as early as 11 months, while others may not walk until they are 15 months old, and it is still concerned normal. Related Articles Cerebral Palsy Speech Delay Mental Retardation Internet Links About Pediatrics ADHD Mental Health Information for Children Developmental milestones are determined by the average age at which children attain each skill, therefore, statistically, about 3% of children will not meet them on time, but only about 15-20% of these children will actually have abnormal development. The rest will eventually develop normally over time, although a little later than expected.

2. Virtual Children's Hospital: Pediatrics: Neurology Article summarizing causes and probable outcomes in developmental delay. http://www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/developmentaldelay/

Developmental Delay Kathy Mathews, M.D. Pediatric Neurology Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed Creation Date: October 1998 Last Revision Date: October 1998 A child with developmental delay is a child who is not achieving certain skills as quickly as expected. In otherwords, the child is not reaching developmental landmarks at the usual age. One subset of children with developmental delay includes those with very early onset of their disorder. These children have delay in walking and other motor skills and their motor difficulties do not get worse over time. This is often referred to as "cerebral palsy." Conditions that are genetic (inherited) are not usually included in this category. Very low birth weight infants account for many, but not all, children who meet the criteria for "cerebral palsy." Causes There are numerous causes of developmental delay. One of the goals of the Pediatric Neurologist is to identify the cause of a child's neurologic or develomental problem. Sometimes this task is easy (for example, if a child had obvious brain injury from a severe brain infection), but more often it is difficult and may require a variety of different tests. The tests we recommend are based on the information we gather from parents and the findings on physical examination. It often takes more than one clinic visit to identify a specific disease, condition or syndrome. Children are constantly changing. As we follow this pattern of change, new diagnoses may be considered. Often, despite the tests and several clinic visits, we are unable to identify a specific diagnosis.

3. The Implications Of Culture On Developmental Delay Article on avoiding errors in diagnosis that stem from differences among various cultures and professionals about what constitutes a disability or delay. http://ericec.org/digests/e589.html

The Implications of Culture on Developmental Delay The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC) The Council for Exceptional Children 1110 N. Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22201-5704 Toll Free: 1.800.328.0272 E-mail: ericec@cec.sped.org Internet: http://ericec.org ERIC EC Digest #E589 Author: Rebeca Valdivia December 1999 Developmental delay refers to a lag in development rather than to a specific condition causing that lag. It represents a slower rate of development, in which a child exhibits a functional level below the norm for his or her age. A child may have an across-the-board developmental delay or a delay in specific areas. When a child's development appears to lag, many service providers prefer to apply the less specific term "developmental delay," rather than a more specific disability diagnosis, since symptoms of specific disabilities may be unclear in young children. It is possible that a child with a developmental delay who receives services will not develop a disability; whereas if the same child did not receive services, the delay would become a disability. Because it is based on a comparison of the child's functional level with that of other children of the same age, "developmental delay" can be seen as a statistically defined, socially mediated construct that depends on cultural expectations and the definition of what constitutes a delay. Developmental Delay under the Law Prior to 1997, IDEA defined infants and toddlers with disabilities as individuals from birth through age two, inclusive, who need early intervention services because they

4. Ed Chapman's Speech And Developmental Delays Page Information such as developmental milestones, acronyms, links, and mailing lists for parents on speech delays and developmental delays. http://edchapman.tripod.com/ParentLinks.html

Location: http://edchapman.tripod.com/ParentLinks.html Feb 02, 2005 Home Kids Buick's Links Parents Laughs Search this site: Case-sensitive? yes exact fuzzy Page Map allows you to move around this page and sub-pages quickly Places Acronyms Links Mailing Lists Test Scores ... Other Kids Places Awards email guestbook Web Rings ... Site Map Milestones Places Production Pragmatics Expressive Receptive ... EI Screening Sub Pages IEP Laughs Just Found Out Toe Walker Inspirational Story Ever been to an IEP meeting and need a laugh? CLICK HERE Acronyms AAC = Augmentative and Alternative Communication ABA = Applied Behavior Analysis ACT = Adapted Cueing Technique ADA = American With Disabilities Act ADD = Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder ADL = Activities for Daily Living AFO = Ankle - Foot Orthotics AHA = American Hyperlexia Association AIT = Auditory Integrated Training AOS = Apraxia of Speech ARC = Association for Retarded Citizens APD = Auditory Processing Disorder AS = Asperger's Syndrome ASA = Autism Society of America ASD = Autism Spectrum Disorder ASHA = American Speech Language Hearing Assoc.

5. Welcome To Developmental Delay Resources A nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of those working with children who have developmental delays in sensory motor, language, social, http://www.devdelay.org/

D evelopmental D elay R esources (DDR) Areas of Research Adoption Allergies Antibiotics ... Other Issues About DDR A nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of those working with children who have developmental delays in sensory motor, language, social, and emotional areas. DDR publicizes research into determining identifiable factors that would put a child at risk and maintains a registry, tracking possible trends. DDR also provides a network for parents and professionals and current information after the diagnosis to support children with special needs. Our Mission Statement Our People Learn about the people at DDR who are ready to help. People Publications Review the large array of Publications, Books and online resources that are currently available. Publications and Books Events Conferences Learn about upcoming conferences and other events. Events Conferences Join DDR Learn all about the benefits of membership.

6. Your Child | Developmental Delay Advice for parents, with links to resources. From the University of Michigan Health System. http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/devdel.htm

YOUR CHILD HOME Your Child Topics UMHS HOME Developmental Delay What is developmental delay? Developmental Delay is when your child does not reach their developmental milestones at the expected times. It is an ongoing, major delay in the process of development . If your child is slightly or only temporarily lagging behind, that is not called developmental delay. Delay can occur in one or many areas—for example, motor, language , social, or thinking skills. Developmental Delay is usually a diagnosis made by a doctor based on strict guidelines. Usually, though, the parent is the first to notice that their child is not progressing at the same rate as other children the same age. If you think your child may be “slow,” or “seems behind,” talk with their doctor about it. In some cases, your general pediatrician might pick up a delay during a well child visit or other meetings. It will probably take several visits and possibly a referral to a developmental specialist to be sure that the delay is not just a temporary lag. Special testing can also help gauge your child's developmental level. The first three years of a child's life are an amazing time of development...and what happens during those years stays with a child for a lifetime. That's why it's so important to watch for signs of delays in development, and to get help from professionals if you suspect problems. The sooner a developmentally delayed child gets

7. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS- Child Development Center, Developmen A national resource center with a global outlook that strives to help children with developmental delays and their families. http://www.nidd.org/

Early Therapy Inclusive Education US Law for the people with challenges Training Programs ... Director's Message Search About Us Contact Us Guest Book Services ... Resource Center NIDD to address nursing shortage problem in USA! Designed to boost development through fun experiences. Camp Benedictine Summer Camp Full Calendar.. Evaluate development of your child and use Vojta therapy for prevention of possible disorders. Register and Learn more about Vojta diagnosis and therapy. An exciting arena for kids - A fun way to development NIDD’s new cost-effective child development program in Mexico- read all about it. Hold hands with NIDD and fill the dark world of developmentally delayed children - with love, warmth and light. Lead them towards a fulfilled life and happiness. Welcome to NIDD This is a training and developmental program to assist other countries in their needs Fund Raising Programs Pitch in for the cause of child development through online events aimed at raising funds for the developmentally delayed A fun zone filled with interactive games and puzzles for children.

8. Music Therapy For Developmental Delay MUSIC THERAPY WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED INDIVIDUALS. MUSIC THERAPY WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED PERSONS A SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY Ayres, BR (1987). http://www.mtabc.com/developmental-delay.html

MUSIC THERAPY WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED INDIVIDUALS MUSIC THERAPY WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED PERSONS: A SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY Ayres, B.R. (1987). The effects of a music stimulus environment versus regular cafeteria environment during therapeutic feeding. Journal of Music Therapy , 24(l),14-26. Compared feeding times for five severely handicapped children in a regular cafeteria environment and in a sound controlled environment. Results showed that modifying sound environments with music ameliorated some of the difficulties of therapeutic feeding. Barber, E. (1973). Music therapy with retarded children. Australian Journal of Mental Retardation Discusses the effects of a music therapy programme with two groups of mentally handicapped children. Behaviour changes resulting from participation in music therapy included increased concentration, performance and self-control as well as improved speech and social graces. Burnett, M.H. (1983). The effect of rhythmic training on musical perception and motor skill development of preschool handicapped children, male and female. (Doctoral dissertation, United States International University, 1983). Dissertation Abstracts International, 44(2), 419A. (University Microfilms No. 8315094). Studied the effects of rhythmic training on musical perception and motor skill development in 23 developmentally delayed children. Comparison of pre/post test scores on an inventory of observable musical behaviours and a survey of developmental and perceptual skills indicated significant increases for the experimental group in musical perception and motor skill development.

9. Including A Child With A Developmental Delay: Parents And Staff Work Together Not every child with a developmental delay will need an additional staff Because some children with developmental delays need to work long and hard to http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/00018_en.htm

Including a Child with a Developmental Delay: Parents and Staff Work Together by Donna Michal For years I've known a family and a staff group who worked through many of the challenges of including a child with a developmental delay in an early childhood program. Here is their story. When I met Gloria, she was absolutely pleased with the child care she had arranged for her daughter, Stephanie, a charming, beautiful, brown-eyed 10-month-old with thick curly hair and a developmental delay. Gloria took Stephanie to a neighbourhood family day home provider three days a week. About 18 months later, I received my first frantic phone call from Gloria. Stephanie's provider was moving out of province. The family day home agency didn't have any spaces in a home nearby but the agency staff had recommended a day care centre in the community. Gloria wanted some assurance that Stephanie would thrive in a day care environment. Would there be extra help for Stephanie (she was crawling and the other two-year-olds would be walking)? Who would help Stephanie with her language? How would she know what Stephanie ate each day? On and on the questions went. Gloria and her husband, Jack, made several visits to the centre, spent time talking to the director and staff and decided to enrol Stephanie. Over the next three years, I kept in touch with Stephanie, her parents and the staff at the centre. I heard about the times of joy as Stephanie went to birthday parties with her day care friends, learned to ride a bike and began to talk. I also heard about the times of frustration when there were communication problems between parents and staff, when Stephanie had difficulty playing with other children, and those months when toilet training seemed an impossible dream.

10. Developmental Delays - Keep Kids Healthy developmental delays in children, including the causes of motor, language, social and global delays in development. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. DDR Issues Many developmental delays are triggered by autoimmune or allergic reactions to certain foods or medications. When proteins are digested, they are broken http://www.devdelay.org/issues.html

Many developmental delays are triggered by auto-immune or allergic reactions to certain foods or medications. When proteins are digested, they are broken down to amino acids, which cells use to build new proteins for the body. When proteins are not completely broken down, the resultant strings of amino acids can produce unexpected, opiate-like effects. When drugs do not break down as expected in the body, similarly unexpected reactions are triggered. Many of the following issues point to pages that offer insight into the resulting diagnoses, or dietary/therapeutic alternatives. adoption Commonwealth Parents of Kids with infectious disease Parent Network for the Post Institutionalized Child - Information about adopting children from ORPHANAGES Small World allergies The Allergy Connection , Dr. Layton's page covering the link between allergies and a handful of disabilities Dr. Braly Allergy Relief Allergy Relief the Natural Way Cambridge Nutraceuticals Environmental and Preventive Health Center of Atlanta , Dr. Edelson's work on the immune system breakdown Food Allergies , Dr. Gislason explains immunology and hypersensitivity

12. Your Child Developmental Delay developmental delay is when your child does not reach their developmental milestones at the expected times. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. Neuro-Developmental Therapy Ireland Information about specific learning difficulties caused by Neurodevelopmental delay (NDD) and treatments available in Ireland, including list of qualified therapists. http://www.ndt-ireland.com

Neuro-Developmental Therapy - Ireland Sole Irish Affiliate of INPP Chester NDD ) and where you can find help in Ireland Neurodevelopmental Therapy ( NDT ) is being used to successfully treat children and adults with a wide range of specific learning difficulties including: Dyslexia Dyspraxia Attention Deficit Disorder ( ADD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD Co-ordination difficulties DAMP DCD All treatments are totally drug-free and non-invasive. Neurodevelopmental Therapy Ireland (Chapter of INPP-Chester) is the only official body in Ireland licensed by INPP to use its methods. More about NDT-Ireland... 'Treating dyslexia with exercise has long been controversial, but a new study in Birmingham may convince the sceptics' The Guardian home who are we? about ... -Ireland NDT website problems? please

14. Welcome To Developmental Delay Resources A nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of those working with children who have developmental delays in sensory motor, language http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. Gross Motor Development - Your Child's Development Related Articles • developmental delays • Speech and Language Delays • Cerebral Palsy. Internet Links • About Pediatrics • Children s Growth and Development http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/development/gross_motor_development.html

Bookstore Site Map Contact Us Help ... What's New? Search this site: Advanced Search Main Menu Useful Tools Index of Topics Pediatric Problems Parenting Tips ... Web Links Online Resources What's New Reviews Growth Charts Online Forums ... Product Recalls New! Pediatric News Height Calculator Newsletters: Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Recommend Us tell a friend about us or email this page to a friend learning to read Your Child's Development : April 2002 Gross Motor Development by Barb Durso, MD My 6 month old is not sitting up yet! Should I be worried? She does everything else the baby books say she should be doing. Related Articles Developmental Delays Speech and Language Delays Cerebral Palsy Internet Links About Pediatrics Children's Growth and Development One of the most common concerns for a parent is whether or not her child is developing normally. The one area of development that tends to cause the most concern is gross motor development. Although many baby books provide lists of "what your baby should be doing" at various ages, few books explain just what "normal development" is and why there is a lot of room for variation. To help parents understand development, it is important to know that the brain is fairly compartmentalized. The part of the brain that tells the shoulders to move is separate from the part the tells the right thumbs to move. The right side of the brain controls the movements on the left side of the body and vice versa. Therefore, movement of the right shoulder is controlled by a separate area of the brain from that part that controls the left shoulder. This part of the brain that controls muscle movement is called the "motor strip". The motor strip is separate from the part of the brain that interprets spoken speech, stores vocabulary words, recognizes symbols, signals the urge to breath, et cetera!

16. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS- Child Development A national resource center with a global outlook that strives to help children with developmental delays and their families. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

17. Caring For Children With Special Needs Developmental Delays developmental delays. Doreen B. Greenstein, Ph.D. Developmental Psychologist Cornell University Extension Service. Copyright/Access Information http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

18. Your Child | Developmental Milestones Please see developmental delay on Your Child for more on the importance of early intervention and how to get your child into the early intervention system. http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/devmile.htm

YOUR CHILD HOME Your Child Topics UMHS HOME Developmental Milestones What is child development? Child development refers to how a child becomes able to do more complex things as they get older. Development is different than growth.  Growth only refers to the child getting bigger in size.  If you are concerned about your child’s development, please see Developmental Delay on Your Child When we talk about normal development, we are talking about developing skills like: Gross motor:   using large groups of muscles to sit, stand, walk, run, etc., keeping balance, and changing positions. Fine motor:   using hands to be able to eat, draw, dress, play, write, and do many other things. Language:   speaking, using body language and gestures, communicating, and understanding what others say. Cognitive:  Thinking skills:  including learning, understanding, problem-solving, reasoning, and remembering. Social:  Interacting with others, having relationships with family, friends, and teachers, cooperating, and responding to the feelings of others.

19. UCP Of Metropolitan Dallas Educational programming and therapeutic services for children with any type of developmental delay. Serving children in Texas. http://www.ucpdallas.org/children.htm

var twm_pics_url = "./pics/"; var scrolling = true; Children’s and Therapy Services Children’s and Therapy Services offers the highest quality of early childhood educational programming and therapeutic services for children with any type of developmental disability. Children can enjoy outdoor activities in our accessible playground Preschool Program We understand that children make sense of the world around them through active involvement in their environment. In UCP’s unique preschool program, we provide an environment rich in developmentally appropriate activities and offer each child the opportunity to learn by doing and interacting with other children. The preschool is open to children ages 3 to 6 years of age, with any type of disability. Children attend half-days, four days per week. Children are provided with plenty of individual attention and supervision with a staff to student ratio of no greater than 1:3. Children attending the preschool program have the convenience of also receiving one-on-one therapy during the hours they are in the preschool.

20. BBC NEWS Wales South East Wales Care Home Death Was epilepsy and a condition known as SmithsMagensis Syndrome - a rare condition associated with developmental delay and learning difficulties. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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