Developmental Issues – Delayed Milestones in Children
What are Delayed Milestones?
Milestones represent key stages in a child’s development, such as walking or talking, which are expected to occur at specific ages. When a child hasn’t reached a particular milestone at the predicted time, this is referred to as a delayed milestone.
Additionally, your physiotherapist will guide you through exercises and stretches to help you regain and maintain joint mobility, as well as enhance your balance and strength, so you can return to doing what you love.
Causes of Delayed Milestones
There are various factors that can lead to delayed milestones in children. These may include genetic conditions, complications during pregnancy or birth, premature birth, infections, or head injuries during early infancy or childhood. In some cases, no specific cause can be identified.
Symptoms of Delayed Milestones
While there are no distinct symptoms, certain signs in a child’s development may indicate delayed milestones. Children typically follow a general developmental timeline, and delays become apparent if they struggle to acquire or perform age-appropriate skills.
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Developmental Timeline:
- 6 months: Lifts head and chest when lying on the stomach, supports self on extended arms, grasps small objects, responds to familiar voices.
- 12 months: Crawls or shuffles, uses a pincer grip (thumb and index finger), responds to their name.
- 18 months: Walks with feet slightly apart, builds a tower of three blocks, holds a spoon and brings food to the mouth.
- 2 years: Runs, stops, and avoids obstacles, picks up small objects quickly, drinks from a cup without spilling.
- 3 years: Walks up stairs using alternate feet, cuts with toy scissors, actively plays with other children.
- 4 years: Walks or runs up and down stairs independently, touches each finger to thumb when imitating, uses utensils with ease, spreads butter with a knife.
How Physiotherapy Can Help
Physiotherapy supports children with delayed milestones by encouraging independence and helping them reach physical milestones. Our specialized pediatric physiotherapists tailor treatment to each child’s needs, age, and abilities. Engaging activities and games are often used to promote normal development. We also work closely with parents, caregivers, and teachers to ensure they understand the child’s needs and how they can support progress at home or in school.
The Benefits of Physiotherapy:
While there are no distinct symptoms, certain signs in a child’s development may indicate delayed milestones. Children typically follow a general developmental timeline, and delays become apparent if they struggle to acquire or perform age-appropriate skills.
- Achieving key physical milestones such as sitting, crawling, and standing
- Increased independence in daily activities
- Improved posture, muscle strength, balance, and coordination
- Boosted confidence
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