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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have an 18 month old that is considered developmentally delayed in gross motor, fine motor and speech. He sees a developmental pediatrician, a regular pediatrician and is seeing various therapist through the county. This is all new to me and I find that everyone is really trying to not worry me or can’t answer my questions. So I will ask here, hoping someone has experience or advice. Are some children just developmentally delayed with no cause? Do these children just catch up to their peers? Will these delays be apparent in early elementary school? I’m sorry if I am not making sense or asking silly questions. I am truly trying to understand everything and get him all the help he needs.[/quote]

Are some children just developmentally delayed with no cause?
Yes.

Do these children just catch up to their peers? 
Sometimes.

If not, often diagnoses become more specific as time goes on.  Delays can caused by injury, genetic or neurological disorder, or autoimmune disease for example.  That's why you address the present symptoms and add in more invasive testing as necessary.

Will these delays be apparent in early elementary school?
Sometimes.

Apparent to others?  Don't waste your energy on what others think.
Apparent through evaluations?  Often yes.  And that's a good thing so you can figure out how best to help your kid.

Bravo, op, for taking action in the here and now.  Even if issues linger in the future, early intervention helps.
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