Developmental Red Flags

A delay in development may interfere with your child's abilities to develop physically, and social-emotionally.  If your child is experiencing any of the following 'Developmental Red Flags,' Champion Pediatric Therapy can help!

Infants and Toddlers

(0-36 months)

  • Startles easily

  • Poor eye contact

  • Doesn't notice own hands

  • Lacks movement or slow to move

  • Low muscle tone

  • Avoids tummy time

  • Sleep difficulties

  • Unable to soothe

  • Startles easily

  • Keeps hands fisted often

  • Feeding difficulties

  • Reflux or Colic

  • Difficulty grasping objects

  • Resists being held or cuddled

  • Sensitive to food textures

  • Sensitive to loud noises

  • Doesn't bable or attempt to imitate sounds

Preschoolers

(3-6 years)

  • Low muscle tone; appears weak

  • Clumsiness - often falling or tripping

  • Picky eating

  • Difficulty using utensils or straws/cup

  • Tires easily

  • Avoids playground activities

  • Avoids age-appropriate play

  • Walks on tip-toes

  • Often bumps into things

  • Dislikes bathing, grooming, haircuts

  • Difficulty self-soothing

  • Difficulties coloring or holding crayon

  • Flaps hands or jumps in place often

  • Sleep difficulties

  • Sensitive to or avoids certain clothing/tags

  • Overly active, unable to settle down

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School-Age

(6+ years)

  • Difficulty with focus/attention

  • Difficulty with multiple step directions

  • Struggles to interact socially with peers

  • Very rigid; difficulty with transitions

  • Illegible handwriting

  • Reverses letters during handwriting

  • Struggles to learn new skills

  • Poor coordination

  • Avoids physical education/sports

  • Overreacts to touch, taste, sound, light

  • Sensitive to or avoids certain clothing/tags

  • Dislikes hugs or haircuts

  • Constantly moving, difficulty settling down

  • Poor eye contact

  • Picky eating

  • Poor self-esteem; lacks confidence