DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY

This study looked at whether using genetic tests called FirstStepDx PLUS and NextStepDx PLUS helps doctors make better diagnoses for children with intellectual disability or developmental delay. 217 pediatric specialists and general pediatricians participated. The study measured …

This study enrolled 96 children of any age with known or suspected genetic disorders. The main goal was to give clinic staff hands-on experience and explore new research methods, not to provide treatment. Participants had medical exams, lab tests, and sometimes imaging or genetic…

This study looked at how common developmental delays are in preschool children and whether early physical therapy can help. Researchers in Damietta studied 300 children aged 3 to 5 years. They used standard tests to check skills like movement, language, and social abilities befor…

This study tested whether a professional development program helps teachers in Early Head Start classrooms use evidence-based practices to support infant and toddler development. Ten teachers attended workshops and coaching sessions. The researchers measured changes in classroom …

This study tested a new eye-tracking system called EarliPoint to see if it can monitor changes in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) over time. Researchers watched 325 children, ages 15 to 84 months, including those with ASD, developmental delays, and typically developi…