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Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones)

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Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Autism.

For kids diagnosed with Autism, Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) is one of three symptoms related to Speech, Motor, and Milestones according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Speech, Motor, and Milestones among kids with Autism are:

  1. Delayed speech or language development
  2. Non-verbal (not able to use words)
  3. Walking on toes (toe walking)

Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones)

When parents mention Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) they also mention these other symptoms:

SymptomFrequencyNumber of mentions
Non-verbal (not able to use words)Often9 mentions
Difficulty learningOften4 mentions
Delayed speech or language developmentOften2 mentions
Floppy muscles or low muscle tone (hypotonia)Often2 mentions
Angry behaviorSometimes1 mention
Anti-social behaviorSometimes1 mention
Being irritableSometimes1 mention
Inattentiveness (or not listening to others)Sometimes1 mention
Keeping alone (keeping to self)Sometimes1 mention
Lack of social skillsSometimes1 mention

Characteristics of Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones)

Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) starts at the following ages...

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How common is Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones)?

Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 27.42% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones).

Percentage of kids with Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) by year of age

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This is based on a survey of 507 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.

Frequency

OutcomePercent of ChildrenTotal Mentions
Continuously

6%

30 mentions
Hourly

0%

0 mentions
Daily

8%

39 mentions
Weekly

8%

38 mentions
Monthly

7%

35 mentions
Annually

4%

20 mentions
A Few / Several Times

8%

38 mentions
Once

5%

25 mentions
Never

53%

252 mentions

Severity

SeverityPercent of ChildrenTotal Mentions
Very Severe

6%

30 mentions
Severe

9%

44 mentions
Moderate

13%

65 mentions
Mild

11%

55 mentions
Not at All

62%

313 mentions

Care of Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones)

Parents mention the following approaches to caring for Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones)

TreatmentRatingDiscussion
1Speech Therapy
Positive
3.9 of 5
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Less common approaches...

Discussion of Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones)

What was your approach to Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones)? What were the results?

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