​Early child development refers to the rapid growth and learning that happens from birth to around age 8. It's a crucial time when a child's brain makes millions of connections every second. Play and interaction are essential for this development, as is good nutrition, health, and a safe environment.

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Child development can refer to a child's development in:

• Physical (gross motor and fine motor)

• Language and communication

• Social

• Personal

• Emotional

• Thinking skills

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Sometimes one or more of the above skills may be delayed without any clear reason why. A comprehensive developmental assessment can be crucial in better understanding your child's developmental profile and their strengths and differences to provided targeted supports.

 

Types of delay in development

- Global developmental delay (GDD)

- Intellectual Developmental Disorder (Intellectual Disability) 

- Isolated speech delay

- Gross motor delay
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Delay vs. Disability

A "delay" in a child's development refers to the child having a slower rate of development in one or more areas compared to same aged peers. A developmental delay may be temporary and can sometimes be 'outgrown' with early intervention and time. 

 

A developmental disability refers to a permanent and lifelong condition which can change but is typically not 'outgrown'. A developmental disability may start off being referred to as a delay. 

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To book in an early childhood assessment please complete our intake form or email us at hello@childassessmentclinic.com.au

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