utvecklingsförsening
Utvecklingsförsening, or developmental delay, refers to a child not reaching developmental milestones at the expected age or pace. It is distinct from developmental disability, which typically implies a chronic or lifelong condition, though the terms are sometimes used interchangeably in informal contexts.
Commonly assessed domains include motor skills, language, social-emotional behavior, fine and gross motor coordination, and adaptive
Risk factors are broad. Perinatal complications (e.g., low birth weight, prematurity), genetic syndromes, exposure to toxins,
Early identification is crucial. Pediatricians may refer children for developmental evaluation by a specialist (pediatric neurologist,
Interventions are individualized. Speech therapy targets language deficits; occupational therapy supports fine motor and daily living
Epidemiological data suggest that roughly 5–10 % of children exhibit some form of developmental delay in early