Developmental Delay
A childhood disorder that occurs when children fail to reach developmental milestones by the normal, expected time range. It can occur in all five areas of development, or may just happen in one or more of those areas. Developmental delay is diagnosed through two types of play-based assessments: developmental screening and developmental evaluation. Intervention services are vast and chosen to meet a child's specific needs. Services include assistive technologies, audiology, counseling, educational programs, medical services, nursing services, nutrition services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological services, respites services and speech or language therapy.
