Developmental delays
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Signs and Symptoms of Developmental delays
All Signs & Symptoms of Developmental delays
Here are the top symptoms or behaviors listed by parents of kids diagnosed with Developmental delays:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Delayed speech or language development | Often | 2 mentions |
| Difficulty learning | Often | 1 mention |
| Learning disability | Often | 1 mention |
| Not talking | Often | 1 mention |
| Seizures | Often | 1 mention |
| Short attention span | Often | 1 mention |
| Shyness | Often | 1 mention |
| Shyness or social anxiety | Often | 1 mention |
When do symptoms start?
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Change in symptoms of Developmental delays*
What happens to common Developmental delays symptoms over time?
| Symptom | Worse | A Little Worse | Stayed About the Same | A Little Better | Better | Completely Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delayed speech or language development | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Difficulty learning | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Learning disability | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Not talking | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Seizures | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Short attention span | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Shyness | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Shyness or social anxiety | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Conditions with similar symptoms to Developmental delays
Parents also mention the behaviors, signs, and symptoms associated with Developmental delays when they describe these conditions:
Autism
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Not making eye contact Often 70 mentions Delayed speech or language development Often 52 mentions Non-verbal (not able to use words) Often 52 mentions Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) Often 43 mentions Repetitive movement or behavior Sometimes 38 mentions Not talking Sometimes 37 mentions Limited (or lack of) social skills Sometimes 27 mentions Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) Sometimes 23 mentions Lack of social skills Sometimes 20 mentions Rocking body back and forth Sometimes 19 mentions Cerebral palsy
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Delayed speech or language development Often 2 mentions Aggressive behavior Often 1 mention Constipation Often 1 mention Difficulty learning Often 1 mention Learning disability Often 1 mention Migraine headache(s) Often 1 mention Non-verbal (not able to use words) Often 1 mention Physical pain Often 1 mention Seizures Often 1 mention Visual impairment Often 1 mention Learning disability
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Difficulty reading Often 5 mentions Difficulty learning Often 4 mentions Anxiety Often 3 mentions Inattentiveness (or not listening to others) Often 3 mentions Low grades in school Often 3 mentions Not talking Often 3 mentions Short attention span Often 3 mentions Difficulty focusing or concentrating Sometimes 2 mentions Agitation Sometimes 1 mention Angry behavior Sometimes 1 mention
Discussion of Developmental delays
What was your approach to Developmental delays? What were the results?
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