Symptoms And Causes Of Abetalipoproteinemia

Developmental Delays

Developmental delays in infants and children with abetalipoproteinemia may vary in severity. As the name suggests, developmental delays occur when a child does not reach a recognized developmental milestone at the expected time. To be classified as a developmental delay, the delay must be an ongoing delay in the child's developmental process, and it can be either major or minor in severity. Developmental delays are not diagnosed if a child is only temporarily behind in reaching milestones. Delays in development can affect fine and gross motor skills and language abilities, social skills, and cognition. Screening for developmental delays is typically performed periodically by a child's pediatrician, and pediatric neurologists and developmental specialists can also provide assessment and support. If a delay is identified, early intervention can help minimize its impact on the child's life and enable them to build skills to adapt to or work around these delays. For example, physical, occupational, and behavioral therapies may all be beneficial as forms of early intervention. School systems can provide resources and individualized education plans for children with developmental delays.

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