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Developmental Delay
Is a diagnosis of Developmental Delay a life sentence?
Overview Developmental Delay
“Developmental Delay” and “Pervasive Developmental Disorders” (PDD) are labels that describe a group of 5 conditions that share common patterns involving difficulty with communication and socialization. Medical professionals and doctors sometimes give children with these problems a very negative outlook for health and success in life.
Our programs are based on a more modern understanding of these conditions. “Developmental Delay” and “Pervasive Developmental Disorder” (PDD) are not diagnoses but rather descriptions of a set of symptoms in a brain-injured child.
Recovery from Developmental Delay
To be successful one must treat the brain, where the injury actually exists. The Institutes offers a comprehensive home program that focuses on neurological growth and development. Our goal is physical, physiological, intellectual, and social growth towards excellence for each child.
Parents may wish to bring their child to The Institutes. After a detailed history is taken and a careful and thorough evaluation is completed, a diagnosis is made and a home treatment program is designed for each child and carefully taught.
Myths & Facts
Myths
Myth About Developmental Delay
- They will always be slow learners.
- Their speech, coordination, and behavior problems are unlikely to change.
- They may need to be medicated.
Facts
Our View on Developmental Delay
- They can learn just like other kids.
- Their neurological problems can be treated.
- Amphetamines, barbiturates, anti-psychotic, and tranquilizers alter brain function.
Developmental Delay Success Stories
Parents from around the world have helped their children diagnosed with Developmental Delay or PDD to move along the path to wellness. Using the programs developed by The Institutes, children diagnosed with Developmental Delay or PDD have been able to improve function and, in many cases, perform at peer level-and above.
Anwar – Age 3
“If we were to give advice to parents who are on The Institutes program we would tell them to be patient and stay strong. This is not an easy program...it takes great determination and persistence, but this program is the best thing that has happened to us.”
Sara – Age 25
“With this program you always have goals to achieve to improve your life. It must be done with tenacity and believe in what you do. It is the only way to improve and be patient, you will definitely notice the results.”
Alessio
“I started to do The Institutes program in 1992; at that time I had problems in many areas.
My chronological age did not correspond to my neurological age. Recently I have achieved complete independence, and I now live by myself in an apartment.”
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Parents from around the world have helped their children with Developmental Delay or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) to move along the path to wellness.
Using the programs developed by The Institutes, children diagnosed with Developmental Delay or PDD have been able to significantly improve their ability to learn, to communicate, to solve problems and, in some cases, to perform at age level or above.
“Developmental Delay” and “Pervasive Developmental Disorder” (PDD) are symptomatic labels, not a diagnosis.
A proper diagnosis describes where the problem exists in the brain, the degree of the problem, and the extent of the problem to the brain. To be successful one must treat the brain, where the problem actually exists.
The Institutes offers a comprehensive program that focuses on learning abilities rather than learning disabilities. Our purpose is give the child real abilities to use in the real world rather than preparing the child for special education. Our goal is intellectual, physical, physiological, and social growth towards excellence for each child.
Myths About Developmental Delay
- They will always be slow learners.
- Their speech, coordination and behavior problems are unlikely to change.
- They may need to be medicated.
Our View Developmental Delay
- They can learn just like other kids.
- Their neurological problems can be treated.
- Amphetamines, barbiturates, anti-psychotics and tranquilizers alter brain function.
### Developmental Delay – Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Treatment:
To be successful one must treat the brain, where the injury actually exists. The Institutes offers a comprehensive home program that focuses on neurological growth and development. Our goal is physical, physiological, intellectual, and social growth towards excellence for each child.
Courses:
The Institutes presents courses for parents where they can learn how to successfully provide enrichment and opportunity at home to help their child progress. Learn More
Our course for the Brain-injured Child is presented in Philadelphia in the United States, India, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Russia, Spain, Australia, Singapore and Mexico. Click For Course Dates
Diagnosis:
A proper diagnosis describes where the injury exists in the brain, the degree of the injury, and the extent of the injury to the brain.
Appointments:
Parents may wish bring their child to The Institutes. After a detailed history is taken and a careful and thorough evaluation is completed, a diagnosis is made and a home treatment program is designed for each child and carefully taught. Learn More
Support:
When parents return home to carry out the program, the staff of The Institutes provide the support parents need to carry out the program until their next visit to The Institutes.
Results:
Using the programs developed by The Institutes, children diagnosed with autism have been able to improve function and, in some cases, perform at peer level or above. See Results
