Motor development delay in children: Parents need to pay close attention
The motor development of children usually occurs in a sequence of familiar milestones that we can completely monitor. However, in many children, this process is delayed compared to their age. Children may experience delays in motor development or psychomotor development due to several reasons:
– Prenatal: mother has the flu, gestational poisoning.
– During birth: premature birth, weighing less than 1500g, birth asphyxia.
– Postnatal: born without crying immediately, jaundice, Rh incompatibility between mother and child.
One some signs to recognize your child is delayed in motor development:
– A child in the first 3 months does not grasp objects, has difficulty controlling their head, and cannot bring objects to their mouth.
– A 7-month-old child shows no signs of rolling over, cannot sit up without assistance from others.
– A 9-month-old child who does not crawl, has not yet moved to turn over or may crawl but their arms and legs do not move evenly, coordinating with each other.
– A child aged 12-18 months who cannot walk or cannot stand without support.
What to do when a child is delayed in motor development?
When a child shows signs of delayed motor development, parents should take their child to medical facilities for consultation and treatment as soon as possible. The Rehabilitation Center at Hai Phong International Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital is currently providing therapy methods for children with delayed motor development. With the desire to provide the best care and treatment for children, the doctors and technicians here always prioritize the patients, paying close attention to each child. Depending on the condition of each child, psychological experts will apply different therapy methods. Since its establishment, the Center has treated many children with delayed motor development and received positive feedback from parents. To some extent, together with parents,
To help children overcome difficulties, the hospital continues to apply a 100% discount on outpatient treatment costs for all patients receiving treatment for conditions in the Rehabilitation specialty such as: cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, X and O legs, torticollis, flat feet… with health insurance. Patients will have all costs covered by health insurance and will not incur any additional expenses.
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