#Developmental Delays

How to tap into your child's gifts when they have a developmental delay... 📚 All the answers you've been looking for are in my book "Disconnected Kids". Don't wait any longer! ➡️ comment 'book' and I'll send you the link.

Actually, the average age for potty training is between 2 and 3 years old — but that’s for neurotypical children. When your child is neurodivergent, has developmental delays, or medical challenges, potty training isn’t about age. It’s about readiness, support, and respect. He’s not behind. He’s just on a different timeline. Every child deserves the time they need 💙✨ #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismsupport #autismcommunity #autismlife #autismlove #differentnotless #autismspectrum #neurodivergentkids #pottytrainingjourney #developmentaldelays #everychildisdifferent #parentingjourney #differenttimeline #respecttheprocess #specialneedsparenting #patienceandlove #supportandrespect #parentingwithlove #uniquepath

Global Developmental Delay (GDD) means a child takes longer to reach developmental milestones in areas like speech, motor skills, learning, and social interaction. It’s usually diagnosed in early childhood, and every child’s journey with GDD is unique. So, I’m raising awareness, because with more understanding comes more compassion. And that can make all the difference for children like mine. #GlobalDevelopmentalDelay #GDDawareness #DifferentNotLess #InvisibleDisabilities #EveryMilestoneMatters

If your child is still toe walking past age 2 or 3, especially all the time, please don’t let anyone brush it off. “You’ll grow out of it.” “It’s normal.” “Just tight calves.” That’s what we were told too. And we listened. Our son toe walked when he was little. It didn’t seem urgent. It didn’t seem scary. Until it wasn’t just toe walking anymore. The speech delays came. The skin flares showed up. The sensory overload started. The autism signs followed. Years later, we finally uncovered the truth. His body was overloaded with mercury, aluminum, and other heavy metals. His nervous system was under constant stress and toe walking was one of the earliest signals. Mercury is a neurotoxin. It disrupts how the brain communicates with the body. Balance. Coordination. Speech. Sleep. Regulation. In children, it rarely looks like “toxicity.” It looks like behaviors. Developmental delays. Sensory struggles. Toe walking. Toe walking isn’t just a muscle issue. It’s a nervous system response. Doctors offered orthotics. Stretches. Wait and see. No one asked why his body was compensating. When we finally supported his system gently and restored minerals, everything changed. His behaviour improved. His words came through. His skin cleared. His meltdowns vanished. Toe walking is often one of the first clues that something deeper is going on. Gut stress. Sensory overload. Heavy metal burden. A nervous system under pressure. Your child’s body is communicating, The toes are part of the message. If this resonates and you’re watching your child live on their toes, don’t ignore it. Comment GENTLE DETOX and I’ll send you the exact gentle approach that changed my son’s life.

✨ Speech delays in autism aren’t “just autism.” They often point to hidden root causes inside the body: • Gut imbalances that block nutrient absorption • A nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight • Nutrient deficiencies + detox blocks When these areas are supported, the brain can finally access speech and communication. That’s exactly what I teach inside my Healing With Hope Strategy the same steps that helped my son go from nonverbal to conversational. 💬💙 👉 Ready to unlock your child’s potential? Comment “READY” below for learn more about my course. #speechdelayedtoddler #speechtherapy #speechdelay #nonverbal #nonverbalautism

If a child was speech delayed at age 2, here are the 4 things I’d do immediately as a BCBA-D, autism mom and RN: 1️⃣ Get super clear on the child’s strengths & needs. I’d look at what sounds, gestures, eye contact, and play skills they do have so we can build from there. Assessment is always the first step! 2️⃣ Boost connection before communication. Be the fun person—give the child the things they love while repeating the single target word 3 times. Follow their lead, keep activities fun and short, and celebrate any attempt to engage. 3️⃣ Teach 1–3 functional words based on their favorite things. Skip long lists. Choose highly motivating words like “ball,” “bubbles,” or “milk”—whatever your child loves most—and model them naturally throughout the day. 4️⃣ Reduce frustration proactively. Use visual choices, pause expectantly, and keep routines predictable to lower tantrums and increase communication opportunities. ✨ Easy tips: ✔️ Use snack time for quick communication practice ✔️ Play on the floor at their eye level or a small table for more structure practice (hint- I can teach you how!) ✔️ Repeat simple words during everyday routines ✔️ Keep your language short and clear ➡️ Action step: If you’re seeing speech delays at age 2 and want a clear step by step roadmap for supporting your child grab my short getting started workshop. Learn the exact steps I teach parents to increase talking and decrease problem behaviors. Click the learn more button for our best pricing⬇️ #speechdelay #speechtips #2yearold #bcba #autismhelp #autismtoddler

5 Things That Can Slow Down Your Baby’s Brain Development ❌ Don’t do this with your baby ❌ #babytips #firsttimemom #momsofinsta

First signs of Childhood Apraxia of Speech and what it really sounds like. Sharing our experience with our 3-year-old to help spread awareness and support early diagnosis 💚 #ChildhoodApraxia #ChildhoodApraxiaOfSpeech #CASAwareness #SpeechDelay #SpeechDisorder #SpeechTherapyLife #EarlyInterventionMatters #SpecialNeedsAwareness #DisabilityAwareness #ParentEducation #SpecialNeedsMom #raisingawareness

✨✨5 signs that shows child may have Autism.. 1️⃣ Don’t respond to name, Even after multiple tries, your child doesn’t look at you or respond when you call their name. 2️⃣ Vpoor eye contact, avoids looking into people’s eye during communication. 3️⃣Delayed speech 4️⃣ Doesn’t point things, like nose, eyes, or object of interest 5️⃣prefer to stay alone doesn’t show interest in interacting with others. ✨✨If you notice these signs in your child above 1.5 years old, consult your pediatrician for an autism screening. Early support can make a big difference. #baby #parenting #healthychild #happykid #babycare #reels #allaboutbabies #toddler #toddlermom #reelkarofeelkaro

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is the most common learning difficulty and a form of neurodivergence. DLD affects 2-3 children in a class of 30, but many teachers are unaware of it. We need to be looking at: 💛expressive language difficulties 💛receptive language struggles 💛executive function impairment Learn more about DLD on the @sunshinesupportuk Sunshine Academy here: www.sunshine-support.org/academy (link in bio) Learn about Executive Function in our webinar next week: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1001216494487 (Links are always in my stories and highlights and bio!) #fyp #fypシ #sunshinesupport #chrissawadlow #DLD #DevelopmentalLanguageDisorder #LearningDisorder #Neurodivergence #LanguageDelay #ExpressiveLanguage #ReceptiveLanguage #ExecutiveFunction #EmotionalRegulation

Signs of autism can start to become obvious for some kids as early as 12 months old, but in my experience they start to become clearer and more obvious by about 18 months. These are the signs of autism we saw in E at 18 months and what ultimately led to him being diagnosed 3 months later! Autism is a social communication disorder and a developmental disability. It isn’t a collection of “quirks.” If you’re worried about your child’s development, please speak with their pediatrician! ▪️Lack of name response - It genuinely seemed like E had no idea what his name was. It wasn’t that he was ignoring us, he actually did not realize we were saying his name. ▪️No pointing, few gestures - This was the biggest sign for us! E’s only gesture he used to communicate was reaching to be picked up. So not only was he nonverbal (and still is) but he couldn’t communicate nonverbally either. Pointing is not delayed until 18 months though! ▪️Constant repetitive movements - when I say constant, I mean CONSTANT. E wouldn’t just spin a few times a day, he would sometimes spin for 20-30 minutes at a time, until he was literally falling over. Then he’d get back up and do it again! The vast majority of his play was repetitive movements and we could not distract him from this. An attempt to redirect would turn into a meltdown. ▪️Developmental delays - autism is a developmental disability. Developmental delays in more than just social communication are common in autistic kids. E was (and still is) delayed in nearly every area of development. He has not been “on track” developmentally since he was about a year old. #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #signsofautism #autismdiagnosis #autismdiagnosisjourney #thisisautism #onthespectrum #autistickids #autismadvocate #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismmom #autismfamily #autistictoddler #developmentaldelay #developmentaldisabilities #specialneedsmom #specialneedsfamily #specialneedskids #invisibledisability #disabilityadvocate #neurodivergent #neurodiversity

No matter whether a child’s developmental delay is minor or significant, the @centrefordevelopment is here to help. ⤵️ ✅ Work with children 3 months to 17 years of age ✅ No referral required ✅ No commitment required (but it helps to for seeing results) ✅ Welcoming children from all over the 🌎 ✅ Multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive, collaborative and holistic approach ✅ State of the art facility and equipment ✅ No diagnosis required ✅ Disability parent founded and operated We look forward to making a difference in your child’s life. 🧡🤎💛💙🩵💚🩷 #autism #cerebralpalsy #hie #lissencephaly #angelmansyndrome #rettsyndrome #downsyndrome #microcephaly #pediatricstroke #micropreemie