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DOCTORS, TEACHERS, PARENTS and CAREGIVERS OF SMALL CHILDREN

LEARN THE EARLY SIGNS OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY IN CHILDREN.  EARLY INTERVENTION CAN CHANGE THE COURSE OF A CHILD'S LIFE. 

PLEASE  NO MATTER HOW BUSY YOU ARE PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO READ THIS FIRST PAGE. NOT ALL SIGNS MUST BE PRESENT FOR A DISORDER TO BE DIAGNOSED.        

WHAT IS A DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY AND WILL A CHILD JUST GROW OUT OF IT?

Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in playing, learning, speaking, behaving, and moving (crawling, walking, etc.). A developmental delay is when your child does not reach these milestones at the same time as other children the same age. If your child is not developing properly, there are things you can do that may help. Most of the time, a developmental problem is not something your child will "grow out of" on his or her own. But with help, your child could reach his or her full potential!

The information below was created by Dr. Goodwind (doctor of psychology) on 10/22/2006 this information was reviewed and updated on 07/23/08

SOCIALIZATION:  EMOTIONAL ISOLATION                           

• WITHDRAWL OR ALOOFNESS
• MINIMAL MUTUAL GAZE
• LACK OF EYE CONTACT WITH OTHERS
• LACK OF POINTING AND FOLLOWING THE POINTING OF OTHERS
• LACK OF UNDERSTANDING THE FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS OF OTHERS
• LACK OF ATTACHMENT TO OTHERS
• RARELY SEEKING COMFORT OR AFFECTION
• ODD SOCIAL INTERACTIONS
• RARELY OFFERING COMFORT OR AFFECTION TO OTHERS
• INAPPROPRIATE  OR UNUSUAL EMOTIONAL RESPONSES
• LITTLE EMOTIONAL RECIPROCITY

COMMUNICATION:                                          

• MINIMAL SOCIAL SPEECH
• LOSS OF PREVIOUSLY USED VOCABULARY OR MOTOR SKILLS
• ABNORMAL PROSODY (MUSIC OF SPEECH)
• LOSS OF INTONATION OF SPEECH  (PACE AND RHYTHM)
• LITTLE USE OF COMMUNICATIVE GESTURE 
• FREQUENT ECHOING OF OTHER'S SPEECH
• LIMITED OR DEFICIENT VERBAL INTERACTION

BEHAVIOR:                                                                                                                     

• RESISTANCE TO CHANGES IN ROUTINE
• RESISTANCE TO AGE APPROPRIATE LEARNING
• REPETITIVE BEHAVIORS AND OR MOVEMENTS
• FLAPPING, TWIRLING, TWISTING, ODD, REPETITIVE HAND MOVEMENTS
• LACK OF SPONTANEOUS MAKE BELIEVE OR IMAGINATIVE PLAY
• TREATS PEOPLE LIKE OBJECTS RATHER THAN FEELING PERSONS

INTERESTS:

• MARKED INSISTENCE ON SAMENESS
• PERSISTENT PREOCCUPATION WITH UNUSUAL TOPICS OR TOYS
• LITTLE OR NO AWARENESS OF THEIR EFFECT ON OTHERS
• PERSISTENT INTEREST IN UNUSUAL OBJECTS OR NONFUNCTIONAL PARTS
• DISINTEREST IN MOST ADULTS AND PEERS
• LACK OF SHARED ENJOYMENT IN ACTIVITIES OR PLAY

 If you are concerned about your child's development take him or her to a pediatric professional as soon as possible. DO NOT WORRY ABOUT MONEY AS EARLY SCREENING AND INTERVENTION IS OFTEN PAID FOR BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES!

Information on this site is not intended to replace a formal evaluation by a medical doctor or other professionals qualified to diagnose or treat any conditions mentioned herein. If you suspect your child is experiencing problems of any kind be sure to follow up immediately with a professional that can assist you with the best course of action.

This website was created in December of 2005. The last review and modification of this website was July 2008. This website is constantly being reviewed (every 3-6 months) on an ongoing basis. Information is being updated, added and links are being verified. All links on this website have been personally visited and deemed to be helpful by Dr. Goodwind before they were listed here.

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