Child Development Medicine Glossary

A neurosurgical procedure that selectively cuts sensory nerve roots to reduce spasticity in children with cerebral palsy...

A personalized schedule of sensory activities designed to help children with sensory processing differences regulate the...

The neurological process of organizing sensory information from the environment and body for functional responses and le...

A condition affecting how the nervous system receives and responds to sensory information, impacting daily functioning a...

A neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties with social use of verbal and nonverbal communication in na...

The process by which children look to caregivers' emotional expressions to guide their behavior in uncertain situations.

Evaluation of a child's emotional regulation, social skills, and relationship formation abilities.

A form of cerebral palsy characterized by muscle stiffness and spasticity primarily affecting both legs, with arms less...

A form of cerebral palsy characterized by muscle stiffness affecting one side of the body.

Velocity-dependent increase in muscle tone causing stiffness and resistance to passive movement, common in cerebral pals...

An isolated area of ability that appears advanced relative to overall developmental level, often seen in autism spectrum...

Repetitive behaviors or movements that provide sensory input, commonly observed in children with autism spectrum disorde...

Misalignment of the eyes where they do not look in the same direction simultaneously, commonly affecting visual developm...

Premature skull suture fusion occurring as part of genetic syndromes, requiring multidisciplinary developmental manageme...

Hypersensitivity to touch sensations that results in avoidance or negative responses to tactile input.

A structured teaching approach designed to support individuals with autism spectrum disorders through environmental orga...

The cognitive ability to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions different from one's own perspecti...

Specialized intervention approaches designed to address feeding difficulties and promote safe, efficient, and pleasurabl...

Equine-assisted therapy used to improve motor skills, balance, and emotional development in children with disabilities.

Sound-based intervention using specially modulated music to improve sensory processing, attention, and communication ski...

Structured play activities designed to address specific developmental goals within clinical or educational settings.

A condition where neck muscles cause the head to twist and turn to one side, commonly affecting infants.

Temporary breathing difficulty in newborns due to delayed lung fluid clearance, potentially affecting developmental outc...

A comfort item, typically a soft toy or blanket, that helps young children cope with separation and develop emotional in...