Developmental Delay
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Developmental delay refers to a child reaching certain age-appropriate milestones later than expected, such as sitting, walking, talking, or interacting. It can affect a single area or several at the same time, with very diverse causes and nuances.
Aspects worth observing: delays in language, in motor skills, in attention, or in relating to others, compared with what is expected for the stage.
Which specialists assess it? The pediatrician usually performs the initial evaluation and, depending on the findings, the pediatric neurologist participates. Detecting any lag in time and discussing it with a professional helps guide the support that each child needs in their development.
Data on 502 doctors who treat developmental delay
Which specialist treats developmental delay?
Developmental delay in children is evaluated by a pediatrician, and a pediatric neurologist may get involved if a neurological cause is suspected. A neurologist or a neonatologist may also follow up depending on the case. Find specialists.
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Doctors specialized in developmental delay
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Frequently asked questions
What is developmental delay?
Developmental delay refers to a child reaching certain age-appropriate milestones later than expected, such as sitting, walking, talking, or interacting. It can affect a single area or several at the same time, with very diverse causes and nuances.
Which doctor treats developmental delay?
Developmental delay in children is evaluated by a pediatrician, and a pediatric neurologist may get involved if a neurological cause is suspected. A neurologist or a neonatologist may also follow up depending on the case. Find specialists.