Some studies show that babies without tummy time have
delayed motor skill development.
Not exact matches
But in some cases, a
delay in gross
motor development can be a sign of cerebral palsy or another condition that affects the muscles, or of a problem that also affects speech, social interaction, and fine
motor skills.
Experts find that babies who don't spend time face - down often have some
delays in their
development of
motor skills.
Dr. Greenspan also developed Floortime therapy, a treatment approach for children with autism and developmental disabilities that addresses the speech,
motor and cognitive
skill delays of affected children holistically, via emotional
development and interpersonal communication, through the parent - child attachment relationship.
Loss of nerve and muscle functions in the arms and legs, leading to
delayed development of
motor skills
The
Development / Behaviour Clinic at the Centre for Community Child Health supports preschool and primary school children with learning difficulties, behaviour problems and developmental
delay including language,
motor skills and toileting.
In this age group there is often unusually poor intensity of play and excessive
motor restlessness.8, 9 Associated difficulties, such as
delayed development, oppositional behaviour, and poor social
skills, may also be present.