Developmental Delay

Also known as: delayed milestones developmental delays developmental lags

A condition in which a child does not reach expected physical, cognitive, communication, or socio-emotional milestones at the typical age, often requiring early identification and targeted intervention.
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A condition in which a child does not reach expected physical, cognitive, communication, or socio-emotional milestones at the typical age, often requiring early identification and targeted intervention.
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