There are many children who from an early age suffer a slowdown in their motor skills. This psychomotor delay is usually detected from the time the baby is born until it is about three years old. In the case of having any type of motor problem, it is essential to investigate its possible causes and treat it as soon as possible.
In many cases, the passage of time and the lack of solutions aggravate the problem and the consequences last for life. Going to a good specialist is key when treating such psychomotor retardation, as well as being able to detect it in time. Then we explain what to do in the case of having a child with psychomotor retardation and the causes of this problem.
Causes of psychomotor retardation
There are several causes that can cause a child to suffer a psychomotor retardation:
- The psychomotor delay will affect a certain area, either in relation to postures or language. Therefore, when we talk about psychomotor retardation, it does not affect the set of activities globally. In this way, the little one may have a certain delay in the the language but play perfectly with other children.
- This psychomotor delay may be associated with a certain laxity of the ligaments that prevents it from moving normally. Given this, it is important to quickly go to a specialist to treat it and put an end to this problem.
- The causes of such psychomotor retardation can also be due to neurological factors, determining a good or bad development of the child's motor system. Parents should be at all times to various changes, since speed is important when dealing with such a problem.
How to deal with a child's psychomotor retardation
If you think that your child has psychomotor retardation, you can follow this series of tips or guidelines that we detail below:
- You can start by leaving your child on the floor so that he can move freely around the house. It is important that before carrying out such activity, you make sure that you are not in any danger. After three months of age you should pay attention to whether he is able to begin to control the movement of his head. This action is important when it comes to diagnosing psychomotor retardation in time and being able to treat it quickly.
- From 6 months of age you should begin to sit properly. Parents should pay attention at all times to the way their child crawls as it is key when diagnosing a certain psychomotor delay in the child.
- If you have any questions, it is essential to quickly go to a specialist so that they can take a look at it. The professional must observe the child to diagnose if the delay is mild or is something much more serious. Given this, it is important to be able to start a treatment on time and solve such problem.
- Another tip that you should keep in mind is that each child has stages of development and therefore do not have to rush. You must leave it in its space and observe it at all times. Only when you see something abnormal or that does not correspond to reality, you should go to the specialist in order to examine your child. Remember that in most cases of psychomotor retardation, early detection is key so that such problem can be solved.
In short, children who suffer from psychomotor retardation do not have to have a different life from other children. The key, as we have already indicated above, is to detect the problem early and avoid a delay in the development of the motor system. With proper treatment, the child with psychomotor retardation can correct his problem and continue with optimal development in all aspects.