Signs of Developmental Delay

 From Speech Therapy Chennai:

Gross Motor Warning Signs
Does your child have stiff arms and/or legs?
Does your child have a floppy or limp body posture compared to other children of the same age?
Does your child concentrate on using one side of the body more than the other side?

Vision Warning Signs
Does your child have a trouble in maintaining eye contact?
Does your child find it difficult to pick up small objects that are dropped on the floor?
Does your child frequently close one of his eyes when trying to look at distant objects?

Hearing Warning Signs
Does your child have abnormal change in his voice tone?
Does your child have difficulty in responding to name calls?
Does your child turn his body in a way that the same ear is always facing towards sound?
Does your child have a difficulty in following instructions after the age of 3?
Does your child fail to develop sounds or words that would be appropriate at her age?

If a child is not learning a skill that other children are learning at the same age, that may be a "warning sign" that the child may be at risk for developmental delay. If a child has not learned these skills during a specific time frame, it does not mean your child is delayed. Nevertheless, it’s better to discuss this with your child’s doctor. (Read more.)