Motor Delays

Motor delays is a type of developmental delay. It is a delay that affects a child's ability to coordinate muscle groups, whether large or small. This can include difficulty with gross motor skills like walking or crawling, or fine motor skills like grasping a spoon. Achieving certain motor skills or meeting motor milestones helps with activities such as walking, running, sitting and crawling. Motor delays are common and can vary in severity. In some cases, children who have motor delays simply achieve milestones at a later age or have only mild delays. In other cases, motor delays might indicate a more serious condition or disorder.

Some common motor delays include:

• Being late to roll over or sit up
• No signs of walking by 18 months
• Stiff limbs or low muscle tone
• Inability to use one side of the body
• Difficulty holding and using objects
• Clumsiness and frequent falling
• Losing previously acquired skills

Gillette Children's has one of the most experienced providers who complete Developmental evaluations. If treatment is needed, our providers collaborate with a wide range of Gillette specialists to provide a comprehensive treatment plan. (Note: we do not screen for behavioral conditions like autism)

We also work closely with specialists in:

• Assistive technology
• Audiology
• Neurosurgery
• Occupational therapy
• Pediatrics
• Physical therapy
• Speech and language therapy