Condition

Developmental Delay

When a child does not reach milestones in movement, speech, thinking or social skills at the expected age.

Also called: global developmental delay, speech delay, late milestones, delayed milestones, missed milestones, slow development, developmental delays

Who Can Help with Developmental Delay?

Pediatricians
A physician who provides checkups, vaccines and medical care for infants, children and teenagers.
Developmental Therapists
A therapist who works with infants and young children who have developmental delays, often through early intervention programs.
Medical Geneticists
A physician or scientist who diagnoses and manages inherited conditions and interprets genetic tests.
Developmental Disability Services
A residential, day or clinic program that provides care and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Behavior Analysts
A professional who uses applied behavior analysis (ABA) to build skills and reduce problem behaviors, most often for children with autism.
Early Intervention Programs
A program that provides therapy and support for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
Pediatric Neurologists
A physician who treats brain and nerve conditions in children, such as seizures, headaches and developmental delays.
Occupational Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people build or regain the skills needed for daily activities such as dressing, writing, cooking and working.
Physical Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people recover strength, movement and function after injury, surgery or illness through exercise and hands-on care.
Speech-Language Pathologists
A licensed therapist who treats speech, language, voice, stuttering and swallowing problems in children and adults.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about developmental delay and what is right for you.