Prevalence of Developmental Delay and Benefits of Parenting Intervention
Authors
Beena Johnson
Department of Child Guidance, Baby Memorial Hospital.
Abstract
Developmental delay includes delays in speech and language development, motor development, social-emotional development, and cognitive development. There is high prevalence of developmental delay in children globally. Early detection and early interventions are essential for optimizing developmental progress of children with developmental delay. Parenting intervention programs have significant role in improving early child development.
