Keeping an Eye on Developmental Delays

At TLC Pediatrics of Norwalk, our providers can help if your child is having developmental delays in Norwalk, CT. Developmental delays are worrying when you notice them in your own child, but our pediatric team can conduct a full assessment and intervene with treatment to help them lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

Recognizing Developmental Issues

Certain children are at an increased risk of developmental disorders due to preterm birth, a low birth weight, or other factors, but many cannot be predicted. Some disorders can be evident in infancy (like vision or hearing loss and Down syndrome.) Other developmental disorders are only detected when a child starts school and is presented with new challenges. We assess children of all ages for:

• Autism
• ADHD
• Down syndrome
• Cerebral palsy
• Learning disabilities
• Intellectual disabilities
• Vision loss
• Hearing loss

If we diagnose a developmental delay, early intervention, and treatment can help your child develop skills to cope with their disorder and keep progressing in life.

Keeping An Eye On It

The American Academy of Pediatrics has a published guide for milestones to look for signs of healthy development in a child. Refer to the guide, but remember that each child learns differently and will not hit every milestone exactly on time. If you notice delays in motor skills, language skills, thinking, behavior, and emotional development, where your child consistently misses developmental milestones as they grow, contact us for a thorough assessment.

Support From Your Pediatrician

Maintaining a good relationship with your pediatrician is important to help manage your child's developmental disorder. We monitor their progress and can connect you to resources like:

• Support groups
• Skills training
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy
• Special education
• Behavioral therapy
• Family therapy

Get Assessed Now

If you are worried your child is experiencing developmental delays in Norwalk, CT, see our pediatric providers for an assessment. To make an appointment with our providers, contact TLC Pediatrics at (203) 855-7551.