Child Development Medicine Glossary

A group of conditions with onset in the developmental period that produce impairments in personal, social, or academic f...

Specialized clinic providing ongoing assessment and care coordination for high-risk infants and children.

An infant who was cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit and requires ongoing developmental monitoring and speciali...

A data collection system used by speech-language pathologists to measure functional outcomes in communication disorders.

The cognitive understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed.

Impaired processing of visual information in the area surrounding the central point of focus, affecting peripheral visua...

School-wide framework emphasizing positive behavioral supports and evidence-based interventions to improve student outco...

A screening instrument designed to identify children at risk for autism spectrum disorders and other pervasive developme...

A comprehensive assessment of gross and fine motor skills in children from birth through 5 years 11 months.

Picture Exchange Communication System, an augmentative communication method using pictures to help non-verbal children c...

Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Computer Adaptive Test, measuring functional capabilities in children.

The inappropriate repetition or continuation of a behavior, response, or activity beyond its relevance or usefulness.

Mandatory newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorder that causes intellectual disability if untreated.

The ability to recognize and manipulate sound structures in spoken language, crucial for reading development.

Asymmetrical flattening of the head, typically affecting the back or one side, common in infants due to positioning.

A comprehensive language assessment tool for evaluating receptive and expressive language skills in children from birth...

The onset of secondary sexual characteristics before age 8 in girls or age 9 in boys, requiring medical evaluation.

Automatic movement responses present at birth that typically integrate as the nervous system matures.

The body's ability to sense its position, movement, and spatial orientation, often affected in children with development...

The rhythm, stress, and intonation patterns of speech that convey meaning and emotion beyond the words themselves.

The ability to understand and comprehend spoken or written language, including vocabulary, grammar, and complex instruct...

The loss of previously acquired developmental skills or abilities, often indicating underlying medical or neurological c...

A teaching strategy that provides temporary support structures to help children achieve tasks beyond their current indep...

An educational and treatment framework for children with autism spectrum disorders focusing on social communication and...