Growth retardation in children

In fact, developmental delay in children is a problem that many parents are very worried about in today's life, because it not only affects his current growth and development, but may also have a lifelong impact on his future life. Therefore, in the face of this situation, the monitors must not take it lightly. They should learn to use some methods to help them promote their development and ensure their health in life.

In fact, developmental delay in children will have a great impact on their physical health. Whether it is physical development or intellectual development, if they lag behind others, it will cause varying degrees of harm to their future growth process. Therefore, when faced with this problem, parents should help their children reduce this harm in a timely manner.

Developmental delay refers to a slowdown or abnormal sequence in the growth and development process. The incidence rate is between 6% and 8%. Children can develop normally under normal internal and external environment. Any factors that are not conducive to children's growth and development can affect their development to varying degrees, thus causing children's growth retardation.

1. Physical development is backward;

2. Motor development is delayed;

3. Language development is delayed;

4. Intellectual development is backward;

5. The manifestations of growth retardation such as psychological development retardation are often multifaceted, mostly physical development, motor development and intellectual development retardation, but one aspect may be prominent. If the measured values ​​of height, weight and head circumference are all low, it means that the child has a comprehensive developmental delay and you should consult a pediatrician in detail to confirm whether further examination is needed.

The above is an introduction to childhood developmental delay. I hope that from this introduction everyone can have a more comprehensive understanding of this problem. Only after we understand its causes and the issues that need to be paid attention to in life can we better help children cope with and solve them.