*Corresponding Author: Gihad Alsaeed, Department of Pediatrics, Dr Sulaiman Al-Habib Takhassussi Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Received: June 03, 2024; Published: June 24, 2024

Abstract

Developmental delay occurs when developmental age is less than chronological age. Studies have shown that 1-3% of preschool children have global developmental delay and 10-15% of them have various forms of developmental delay [1]. Developmental delay may be mild, moderate, or severe, though early recognition and intervention are crucial to minimize the burden, prevent deterioration in other developmental domains, and optimize final prognosis. Although it is usually a multidisciplinary team task, pediatricians and frontline medical care staff hold the responsibility of spotting the case and planning the suitable intervention on time [2]. In this article we develop an easy approach for early recognition of all types of developmental delay during the first 6 years of age; suggesting clear and cost-effective guide of management plan. This approach is based on the recommendations of the world health organization (WHO) and major scientific bodies worldwide to avoid geographical variations.

Keywords: Developmental Delay; Gross Motor; Fine Motor; Language; Cognition; Emotional Development

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Citation

Citation: Gihad Alsaeed.,et al. “Developmental Delay Approach in Preschool Children".Acta Scientific Paediatrics 7.2 (2024): 02-08.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2024 Gihad Alsaeed., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.