Introduction

These milestones usually occur during the first five years of life and are fairly predictable. When a child is not reaching these milestones, their development may be termed as 'delayed'. There are many reasons that a child may not be reaching their milestones and these will need to be fully investigated.

Or - refers to a child not reaching expected developmental milestones at the typical age.

Developmental milestones

Include skills such as:

Motor skills: sitting, crawling, standing, walking, running
Fine motor skills: grasping objects, drawing, using utensils, buttoning clothes
Self-care skills: feeding, dressing, toileting
Play skills: interacting with toys appropriately and engaging with others
Learning and cognitive skills: following instructions, problem-solving, attention, and memory

An Occupational Therapist assesses:

Which milestones are delayed
How the delays affect the child's daily functioning
Whether the child requires therapy, specialized support, or accommodation

Examples:

A child who is not walking by the expected age.

A child who struggles to hold a pencil or use scissors compared to peers.

A child who has difficulty dressing, feeding themselves, or participating in school activities.

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Introduction

Developmental milestones

An Occupational Therapist assesses:

Examples:

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