IDEA Definition
-(b) Children aged three through nine experiencing developmental delays. Child with a disability for children aged three through nine (or any subset of that age range, including ages three through five), may, subject to the conditions described in Sec. 300.111(b), include a child--- Who is experiencing developmental delays, as defined by the State and as measured by appropriate diagnostic instruments and procedures, in one or more of the following areas: physical development, cognitive development, communication development, social or emotional development, or adaptive development; and
- Who, by reason thereof, needs special education and related services.
Source: IDEA
CDC Definition
Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. These conditions begin during the developmental period, may impact day-to-day functioning, and usually last throughout a person's lifetime.
Source: CDC
Delayed Development is when a child does not reach a developmental milestone. As children age their development can be tracked, and milestones are based on an average found from studying groups of growing children. Missed milestones are signifiers of delayed development.
Causes:
- genetics (i.e. down syndrome)
- complications with birth (premature birth, infections)
- there are still causes that are unknown
- reversible causes: hearing loss due to ear infections, lead poisoning
When a cause to a developmental delay is identified, specialists then use a term that describes the ailment better. There are also certain permanent developmental delays that are called developmental disabilities that include: cerebral palsy, language delay, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Source: Names and Permanent Disorders
Early Intervention
Early Intervention is an option to helping children with developmental delays--the sooner children are diagnosed, the better their chances are of overcoming their developmental delay. Early intervention plans that involve 1-on-1 time is best. Miles stones help with identifying signs. A list of milestones that children should hit as described by the CDC can be found here. A visual representation of a child's milestones can be seen in the photo below.
Follow this link to find a printable version of the map for your own use.
If a child is found to be with a developmental delay, early intervention services can be provided to help the child. Intervention services for children with delays include:
IEP (Individualized Education Plan) are available to those children with severe/permanent developmental delays. IEPs help children do better in school despite their developmental delay.
Follow this link to find a printable version of the map for your own use.
If a child is found to be with a developmental delay, early intervention services can be provided to help the child. Intervention services for children with delays include:
- Assistive technology (devices a child might need)
- Audiology or hearing services
- Speech and language services
- Counseling and training for a family
- Medical services
- Nursing services
- Nutrition services
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Psychological services
Source: Services
IEP (Individualized Education Plan) are available to those children with severe/permanent developmental delays. IEPs help children do better in school despite their developmental delay.
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