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Explain the condition called infant developmental delay.?

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It refers to any: Condition (there are very many) that causes a child to mature, physically or mentally, at a slower rate than most other babies. There are growth delays, speech delays, cognitive (thinking) delays, gross motor (walking etc.) and fine motor (picking up small objects, etc.) delays.

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Lags: There is a range of ages in months during which typically-developing infants attain a particular milestone in a developmental stream, e.g., communication, social-adaptive, motor.When an infant has not attained a milestone achieved by 90% of infants at a given age, he has a developmental delay. Depending on neurological findings, baby may be monitored for 1-2 mos. Or therapy may be instituted.

Answered 4/6/2014

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