Developmental delays are commas, not periods. Your child can still get there. ~ Unknown
Today’s letter is D, and the word is DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY.
Okay… so it’s two words.
Development delay means a child is not learning or growing like other children their age. There are different types of development delays, including: language, thinking, motor (moving), and social-emotional.
These delays can make it harder for the child to read and learn. They may have trouble understanding things or talking to others and understanding the meaning of written language.
There are several reasons why developmental delay is important when it comes to reading and learning. Here are 3 of them:
Early identification: Developmental delays can be spotted even when babies are very young. It is important to start treatment right away. If you don’t, your child might struggle with reading and learning in school, which could cause problems for them later on in life.
Impact on learning: Developmental delays can impact a child’s ability to learn in many ways.
- A child with delayed language development, for example, may have difficulty with phonemic awareness or recognizing letter sounds, which are crucial skills for reading.
- A child with delayed motor development may struggle with fine motor tasks such as holding a pencil or turning pages, making it difficult to engage with written text.
- A child with delayed cognitive development may struggle with memory, attention, and processing speed, which can all impact their ability to learn and retain new information.
Importance of individualized support: Children with developmental delays need special help to learn how to read and study. This includes different kinds of teaching, tools that help them learn, and extra time or resources. Without this help, it can be hard for your child to do well and reach their goals. Offering individualized support helps your child do better in school and be successful later in life. They will also gain skills they need to feel confident.
It is important to figure out what your child needs help with. Give them the right kind of support that fits their unique needs. With the right help, children who have developmental delays can do well in school and learn the skills they need to succeed in life.
If you have a child who has developmental delays, join the Parenting Hub… a place to connect and network with parents who share similar challenges. And if you know someone with a child with learning differences, send them the link.
Hi Florence,
Is there a developmental delay in understanding mathematical concepts?
It would be something like learning to understand the motivations of the characters in a story beyond the words that are actually written on the page.
Developmental delay can affect many aspects of a child’s learning… including mathematics.
Identifying developmental delays early on is so important.. your posts have given me so much insight into the hows and whys of learning…
When I think of the little things that could make a difference in a struggling child’s life, if only their parents knew, my heart is sad. That’s why I’m so passionate about sharing what I know about learning success.
I’ve dealt with these issues when my son was in public school and being able to share someone else perspective with him was nice. Thank you for compiling this post. Have a nice weekend.
Being in a community where you can get support and share your concerns and fears is so important.