Question 1

explain about delayed motor development.?

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Late: Studies have shown that most kids follow a pattern of advancing skills regarding use of various muscle.There is a tremendous range of time, so a child may walk as early as 7-8 mos and as late as 18-20 mos and still be in the "normal" range. When these advancements are delayed, longer than the expected latest normal time, we worry about problems.

Question 2

what are the tests for delayed motor development?

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Assessment requires: history of pregnancy, labor, delivery, head/ body growth, &amp; medical issues , physical &amp; neurological exams of muscle tone &amp; strength of trunk &amp; extremities, deep tendon reflexes, disappearance of primitive reflexes &amp; development of protective reflexes at the right ages to determine if MRI of the brain, genetic testing, etc. are needed. Occupational &amp; Physical Therapy evaluations guide treatment.

Question 3

what is delayed motor development and can it be cured?

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Improved: Delayed motor or other skills are probably badly named since they sound like a flight schedule.  Its really complex since delays can be treated with therapies and improve or come close to normal only to cause problems again when there are increased demands at another age.  Of course knowing what is causing the delay has a lot to do with prognosis.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: delayed motor development?

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Development: Delayed motor development is a child failing to meet milestones or meeting milestones later than typical norms.  It is one marker suggesting need for intervention.

Question 5

could my child's symptoms of delayed motor development be hereditary even though i don't have it?

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Possible: Heredity is not always as straightforward as one parent to child - extended family history often gives a clue, but there is still we dont totally understand.  Prenatal and neonatal factors can be other risks.  Causes can be hard to pinpoint, but consultaiton with developmental pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, or pediatric neuropsychologists may be able to answer questions.

Question 6

how often is there delayed motor development in kids with pvl?

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PVL: Unfortunately, pretty common. That child will end up being followed closely by a neurologist and likely need physical therapy among other therapies.

Question 7

does my child have a mental retardation if delayed motor development?

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Perhaps not...: Some children with delayed motor development are not affected in their cognitive abilities. An example is the child with cerebral palsy, in which the child may exhibit varying degrees of delayed motor development but normal or near normal cognitive abilities. Others may have a global delay involving language, motor and social contact deficits. A thorough developmental screen is vital...

Question 8

what is best treatment for delayed motor development?

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Recognition & PT: Early recognition & supportive physical therapy are the standard for treating developmental delays.Therapy can work to suppress abnormal primitive reflexes that  impairs progress & help the kid reach milestones.Regular reassessment & goal planning are part of this process.

Question 9

can having chlamidyia cause motor development delay in my child?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Chlamydia during pregnancy is more known to cause eye infections and/or less frequently pneumonia in the newborn period. These are treatable and don't usually have negative outcomes if treated in a timely manner.  The infection doesn't cause motor problems for older children.

Question 10

mychild has mild hypotonia in legs only, he is 10 months old, normal mri and spectroscopy, delayed motor skills only, what could be the problem?

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Many things: If his other milestones are normal then this narrows it down a bit.  We want to know details of his birth history, early life, nutrition factors, overall growth, and family history to just name a few things in order to figure this out.  Is the motor skill delay progressive? (is his muscle strength WORSENING?)  Or is it static? Could be many reasons at this point, these answers will guide diagnosis

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