Developmental milestones with red flags

Developmental red flags - when to refer 

Developmental Assessment (paediatrics.co.uk)

 

In Barnsley a referral is made to community paediatrics if there is either:

·         2 or more areas of development delayed (Global delay or now more frequently referred to as EDI – Early developmental Impairment)

·         Isolated delay in motor skills (and at the same time a referral must be made to OT or physio)

·         Referrals for speech delay can only be accepted by speech therapist – so any delay should be referred to speech therapy

The very young children (i.e. at 6 week check) tend not to be seen by us and usually get referred to acute paediatrics.

If there are any doubts about if a child should be referred we are always more than happy to talk on phone to find the best approach for the child.

 

N.B. OFC means Occipital frontal circumference (head circumference)

Key documents

External Links

  • Clinical support group
    • Paediatrics

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