Social and emotional delays refers to conditions in which children have not reached expected milestones for their chronological age. These milestones include social aspects of smiling, playing, and interacting with others as well as emotional necessities of expressing oneself and developing strong self-esteem.
Here are a few signs of social and emotional delays to look for:
- Continues to copy words and gestures without recognizing themselves as separate
- Lacks understanding of simple games
- Lacks enjoyment playing with other familiar children and adults
Monitoring the growth and development of your child can help set them up for success. If you want to learn more about monitoring your child’s development or suspect that your child 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 my child within this area?
Would you like to find professional support to help determine if my child’s growth and development is on track in this area?
Definition
Strategies
Developmental Milestones
Resources
Detecting Delays
Who to Contact
Screening/Monitoring