Causes of Developmental Delay - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Isolated Domain Delay - Reduced Respiratory Drive: • Cognitive Impairment (Mental Retardation, Intellectual Handicap) • Developmental Language Disorder Isolated Domain Delay - Airway Obstruction: • Cerebral Palsy • Primary Muscle Disorder Global Developmental Delay: • Syndromic • Genetic Disorder • Teratogenic Disorder (e.g. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Language and Social Impairment: • Autism Spectrum Disorder • Pervasive Developmental Disorder • Landau-Kleffner Syndrome • Selective Mutism • Mechanical (e.g. dental, cleft palate) #DevelopmentalDelay #Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics
