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Growth and Developmental Follow-up
Every child develops at their own pace. I assess growth and motor, language, cognitive and social milestones in a way that suits their age, and follow their development as a whole.
What is developmental assessment?
Developmental assessment is the monitoring of skills for age across gross motor, fine motor, language and social-emotional areas. Every child has their own pace; what I look at is not a single skill but the overall course of skills and the balance between areas.
How do I monitor?
At every well-child visit I go over the milestones for that age: head control, sitting, walking, first words, pointing, pretend play. The observations you bring from home are as valuable as the examination; I ask you to note any concern you see at home and bring it along.
Which signs matter?
- Loss of a skill that had been gained (a priority at any age),
- no head control at 3 months,
- babbling never having started at 12 months,
- no meaningful words at 18 months, not turning to their name,
- little eye contact and joint attention.
What do I do when a delay is suspected?
First I assess hearing and vision; then, if needed, I refer to pediatric neurology, a developmental clinic or speech and language therapy. Early referral is not a label but an opportunity: the earlier support starts, the greater the gain.
Frequently asked questions
My child seems behind their peers. What should I do?
Let us assess together first. A delay in a single skill is usually not meaningful; we look at the overall course across areas. If a delay is suspected, early referral clearly improves outcomes.
Is it right to wait with a speech delay?
If there are no meaningful words at 18 months, or skills that had been gained are lost, waiting is not right; we start with a hearing assessment.
Does screen time affect development?
Yes, especially language development. I do not recommend screens before age 3; after that they should be limited, shared and with chosen content.
Other areas of interest
A Healthy Start to Solid Foods for Babies
From six months onwards I plan the move to solid foods with you: the order of foods, textures, the number of meals and how to introduce allergenic foods.
DetailsA Holistic Approach to Child Follow-up
Without waiting for illness, I follow growth, development and vaccinations at regular intervals, aiming to catch problems before they cause symptoms.
DetailsInformation on Childhood Vaccines
I plan and give the vaccines in the national schedule as well as optional additional vaccines, and follow together with you that the schedule stays on track.
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