Delayed Development
Whilst children may generally develop at different rates; sometimes parents can become concerned that their child’s development is falling behind their expectations and seek advice on whether there could be an underlying cause.
What we treat
Orthotic Consultation can help with several services to aid Delayed Development, including paediatric orthoses. Our qualified clinical team can arrange these services.
What does Delayed Development Look Like?
Some children are late to walk (over two years), late to talk (over two years), have impaired vision, impaired hearing and poor socially interactive skills.
Children will acquire new skills and behaviour patterns from birth to their teens and onwards through life.
5 Stages of Development
Child development specialists assess the stage of development reached in each of five areas:
- Motor development
- Social development
- Hearing and language
- Eye-hand coordination
- Practical reasoning
Questions
What are the particulars of the 5 areas of development?
Child development specialists assess the stage of development reached in each of five areas:
- Motor development includes growth and limb coordination.
- Social development is how the child interacts with other people and learns social behaviour that is the norm for their environment.
- Hearing and language are how the development of the ability to communicate verbally and learn the language of the family and the local community.
- Eye-hand coordination is the ability to use the eye and hand to conduct precise movements required for daily tasks and handwriting.
- Practical reasoning is the ability to use intelligence for such tasks as counting and puzzles, comparing and understanding words.
HOW MOVE ME HELPS
How we support Delayed Development
Our clinicians fit orthoses and supports matched to your symptoms, activity level and goals.
Book an orthotic consultation- Clinical assessment Gait and function reviewed in clinic
- Orthotic fitting Ready-to-wear or custom devices
- Follow-up care Adjustments as your needs change
- Footwear advice Shoes that work with your supports
- Product options Order replacements when you need them
- Referral support We work with your care team
Treatment areas
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We support children's orthoses needs with our range of Paediatrics orthoses that can be custom-made or ready-to-wear solutions.
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Ankle orthoses, particularly in Custom Made AFO's (Ankle foot orthosis) is our area of expertise. These can be either ready to wear or custom made depending on your bracing needs.
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Footwear is suitable for a range of needs to support you, with various options from ready-to-wear to custom-made, all perfectly suited to your particular needs.
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Elbow and shoulder orthoses are available in both ready-to-wear and custom-made options.
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We have a range of orthoses available for Head, Neck and Spine support. Our orthotists and technicians will collaborate to build you the best orthosis to suit your individual needs.
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We provide Hip orthotic bracing solutions best suited to your needs either custom made or ready-to-wear.
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We offer knee support with a wide range of knee orthoses suitable for your needs either custom-made or ready-to-wear.