Developmental delay

Developmental Delay means that a child is behind in some areas of development, such as:

• • • • – Physical – gross, fine motor
      • – Cognitive –problem solving, visual perception, sequencing etc.
      • – Communication – how the child understands what is said and how the child uses sounds, words or gestures to let others know what he/she wants.
      • – Social/Emotional – behavioural difficulties, difficulties with social interaction etc.
      • – Adaptive Development – self-help, including feeding and dressing skills

    What’s involved in a Developmental Assessment?

    A Parental Intake with Dr Sarah Collins to gain a better understanding of  Developmental History will also review any previous assessments with other clinicians such as Paediatrician’s/ Gp’s/Consultants.

•  Cognitive Assessment: if a child is under the age of 3 we carry out a Bayley Assessment. (carried out with full  MDT Team)
• Feedback to parents with regard to outcome of assessments and recommendations and referrals which may need to be put in place for future care or future educational need;