Developmental and medical history
The exact assessment depends on the child's history, symptoms and available reports.
Condition information
Developmental Concerns
Paediatric neurology input for developmental delay, regression, coordination concerns and neurological development.
Overview
Children develop at different rates, but delays, loss of skills or concerns across movement, speech, learning or coordination may need a neurological review. The assessment helps clarify the concern and guide next steps with therapists, schools and other doctors.
When families may seek assessment
- Delayed sitting, walking, speech or coordination milestones
- Loss of previously acquired skills
- Concerns raised by a school, therapist or doctor
- Developmental concerns after birth complications, infection or hospital admission
Consultation preparation
Assessment may include
Review of therapy and school reports
The exact assessment depends on the child's history, symptoms and available reports.
Neurological examination
The exact assessment depends on the child's history, symptoms and available reports.
Discussion of multidisciplinary support and investigations
The exact assessment depends on the child's history, symptoms and available reports.
Preparing for development assessment
Bring referral letters, reports, medication details and videos of events if they are available.