Milestones are the predicted points for when a child reaches a significant stage in their development such as walking or talking. A delayed milestone is when a child has not reached a significant stage at the predicted age.
There can be many different causes of delayed milestones such as genetic problems, problems during pregnancy or birth and premature birth. Problems during early infancy or childhood such as infection or head injury can also cause delayed milestones.
There are no specific symptoms to look for but there are signs to look for in the child’s development. If they do have difficulty learning new skills and/or performing a skill, then you may think of delayed milestone for your child.
Delayed milestones can severely affect a child’s development so it is important to that, treatment is used to help a child to reach the right milestones at the right times.
Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When developmental delay is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy, but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient, considering mental and physical symptoms.