What is Developmental Delay?

Developmental delay describes a delay or impairment in development of language, visuo-spatial skills, and/or motor coordination that has been present from as early as it could be detected. Deficits may diminish as the child grows older, although certain deficits continue into adult life.

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Who has Developmental Delay at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
39% Females
61% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 yrs 10
20-29 yrs 0
30-39 yrs 0
40-49 yrs 0
50-59 yrs 0
60-69 yrs 0
70+ yrs 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 11
Not Officially Diagnosed 2

These charts show data from Developmental Delay patients who have completed their condition history