Developmental delay

Parental report indicates that over 50% of children experience delayed language development. Below average intellectual reasoning abilities are also evident with approximately 1 in 5 meeting the diagnostic criteria for an intellectual disability (i.e., IQ < 2nd percentile). Difficulties in visual reasoning and visual-motor integration higher order language functioning (e.g. understanding figurative expressions, knowledge of synonyms), executive problem solving and attention have also been documented.

Last modified
30 September 2018
ICD

Q78.5 Metaphyseal dysplasia