Developmental delay
Developmental Delay
Developmental delay (/dɪˈvɛləpməntəl dɪˈleɪ/) is a term used to describe a condition where a child's development lags behind established normal ranges for his or her age. This can include delays in the acquisition of skills in language, social interaction, motor skills, and cognitive abilities.
Etymology
The term "developmental delay" is derived from the Latin words de- meaning "down" and velox meaning "swift", and the Old French delaier meaning "to delay". It is used to describe a slower than normal rate of development in children.
Related Terms
- Gross Motor Skills: These are the abilities required to control the large muscles of the body for walking, running, sitting, crawling, and other activities.
- Fine Motor Skills: These are the abilities required to control the small muscles of the body for writing, drawing, buttoning, and other tasks.
- Cognitive Skills: These are the mental abilities that a person uses to acquire knowledge and understand the world around them.
- Speech and Language Skills: These are the abilities required to understand and use language.
- Social and Emotional Skills: These are the abilities required to interact with others and to understand and control one's own emotions.
See Also
- Global Developmental Delay
- Intellectual Disability
- Learning Disability
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Developmental delay
- Wikipedia's article - Developmental delay
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