Question 1

4yo has severe laryngomalacia, sleep apnea, aspirates, history of hypotonia & gross motor delay, mthfr, midline defects, spd, possible autism. causes?

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Genetic?: In addition to the known MTHFR defect, this may be associated with genetic syndrome.  Consultation with a geneticist is recommended.  Depending on how well he does in the next few months-years, whole exome genetic sequencing (now more readily available due to technological advances) may be considered if it is felt that knowing cause will guide management.

Question 2

what are the tests for gross motor delay?

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For self or infant?: A routine peds check up includes that assessment.

Question 3

what is the treatment for gross motor delay?

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Several: Many different treatments for motor delay. Physical and occupational therapy are both commonly used. Talk with your pediatrician for advice as to what would be best for you.

Question 4

what are some causes of teen's gross motor skill developmental delays?

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Started when younger: Gross motor delay doesn't start as a teen.  Such delays would've been noticed and diagnosed long before (hopefully). However, if there is a loss of gross motor skill then a neurologist must be consulted to look into new onset neurological/neurosurgical problems - sooner rather than later.

Question 5

can motor delay suggest asperger's syndrome and what can i do about it?

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Aspergers: Yes.  With most aspies, gross motor functioning can be a struggle.  Typically ot and pt are the best routes.  Here is my overview.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg1ngp1ngds.

Question 6

what are some gross motor delays to look for in year one?

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Not sitting, crawlin: A typically developing 1 yr old can get to sitting and maintain that position while playing, get back down and crawl, pull to stand, perhaps cruise along furniture, may walk with help orwalk independently, sometimes stoop and recover.

Question 7

what causes delayed ejaculation?

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Lots of things.: There are two general reasons for delayed ejaculation: 1. Stressors in the relationship, lack of attraction, or other psychological reasons. 2. A physical condition that should be evaluated by a doctor.  Prescription meds and substances like marijuana can cause this.  Depression, diabetes, or even neurological reasons may be the cause.  Bottom line, see your doctor if it's persisting. Cheers!

Question 8

dpes fasting cause delay in periods?

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A significant fast : May stress the body to the point that the period is delayed.

Question 9

what's the cause of delayed sleep phase disorder?

Accepted Answer

Habits, light, genes: Delayed sleep phase syndrome is a partly genetic condition whereby one's sleep-wake schedule is greatly delayed with respect to the timing of one's internal biological clock.  Causes include 1) habitually intentionally staying up late (e.g. To play video games), 2) exposure to too much light before bedtime, 3) exposure to too little light upon awakening, 4) genetic predisposition, 5) certain meds.

Question 10

what are the neurological causes for speech delays?

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Speech delay: Speech depends on complex interactions between different areas of the brain, so anything from prenatal infections, trauma, drugs, metabolic problems to birth injuries such as low oxygen levels or stroke, to postnatal metabolic problems, infection, trauma, seizures can potentially affect one or more areas of brain involved in speech and language.  In short....Many.

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