How to Help a Toddler With a Development Delay
Like all good moms, you want what's best for your kids. Each of them is unique and what helps one reach his or her potential may not even be applicable to another. If your kids are between the ages of two and four, you might need some toddler help! Especially if one of your children has a developmental delay, it can be challenging to find ways to interact and relate to help him or her progress as much as possible.
When toddler help for children with developmental delays is your focus, try not to focus on timing as much as consistent progress. Is every noticeable delay a sign of an underlying problem? No -- just because your child doesn't walk before age two doesn't mean anything is wrong, especially if he or she is an active crawler and has good muscle tone.
When Should Toddler Help Include a Consultation With a Pediatrician?
If you're a new mom, you might encounter numerous issues or situations in an average day that make you feel like you should call your pediatrician. As you become more confident as a mother, you learn to differentiate between benign situations and potential problems that are best addressed through a medical examination. If your child's emotional, mental, intellectual or physical progression doesn't align with his or her peers, it never hurts to request a meeting with a doctor who is well-versed in early child development.
Development delays might include issues such as vision problems, speech impediments, lack of progression in cognitive skills, or motor skills issues. Your child might experience more than one delay at a time. The following toddler help list shows various underlying issues that can cause development delays:
Premature birth
Muscular Dystrophy
Down’s Syndrome
Lack of oxygen during birth
Inadequate nutrition
Prenatal maternal substance abuse
Identifying the reason for your child's developmental delay is the first step toward getting help. A strong support team is a key factor toward success when your child is developmentally delayed. From a pediatrician to a speech pathologist or ear, nose, and throat specialist, various professionals can help your toddler. There may be several ways to help your toddler at home to overcome a specific developmental delay. Just don't hesitate to reach out for additional support when you need it!
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