Cognitive developmental delays are the most common types of developmental disorder. Signs of cognitive developmental delays are recognizable as early as 24 months of age.
Here are a few signs of cognitive delays to look for:
- sitting, crawling, or walking later than other children
- difficulty speaking
- short attention span, inability to remember things
- lack of curiosity
- trouble understanding social rules or consequences of behavior
Monitoring the growth and development of young children in your care will help set children up for success. If you want to learn more about monitoring development or suspect that a child in your care may be delayed in their development in this area, there are a couple of things you can do!
Would you like to learn how to appropriately track the development for children within this area?
Would you like to find professional support to help determine if a child’s growth and development are on track in this area?
Definition
Strategies
Developmental Milestones
Resources
Detecting Delays
Who to Contact
Screening/Monitoring