Developmental delay occurs where the usual expected pattern of development occurs latter than anticipated. This may occur as a normal variation in the stages of development or as the result of illness or trauma. Often the delay is followed by a period of renewed development and the process results in a satisfactory conclusion. Occasional the delay may be proplonged and result in [[developmental disabilities]]
Developmental delay occurs where the usual expected pattern of development occurs latter than anticipated. This may occur as a normal variation in the stages of development or as the result of illness or trauma. Often the delay is followed by a period of renewed development and the process results in a satisfactory conclusion. Occasional the delay may be proplonged and result in [[developmental disabilities]]
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==See also==
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*[[Specific developmental disorder]]
[[Category:Developmental psychology]]
[[Category:Developmental psychology]]
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Developmental delay occurs where the usual expected pattern of development occurs latter than anticipated. This may occur as a normal variation in the stages of development or as the result of illness or trauma. Often the delay is followed by a period of renewed development and the process results in a satisfactory conclusion. Occasional the delay may be proplonged and result in developmental disabilities