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Developmental Delay

Developmental Delay can have a global effect on the functioning of a child or adult, preventing them from achieving their potential, not only in physical or academic terms but also socially and emotionally. Fulfilment and happiness are limited. 

In typical child development.....

...most of the infant reflexes become integrated by the end of the first year. They don’t disappear, but they become less dominant and allow the baby to begin to take control of movements. If this does not happen, un-integrated infant reflexes, if existing in clusters, may prevent the child from gaining complete control over voluntary movements and may contribute to a range of behaviours which interfere with brain development, learning and behaviour. The baby may be late achieving the developmental milestones or some stages are omitted, such as crawling. This is one of the first signs of Developmental Delay.

Movement control problems.... 

...cause a wide spectrum of developmental difficulties, such as aggressive/hostile behaviour, poor balance and co-ordination, hyperactivity, and can be associated with fear, anxiety and phobias, delays in speech and intellectual, emotional and social development.

Many of the children affected find the school environment difficult and life as an adult is seriously challenging.