![]() Global developmental delay is defined as the significant developmental failure in two or more domains in children under 5 years of age. Failure to thrive (FTT) in infants is a condition in which an infant's growth and weight-gain are far below average, the most common cause of which is inappropriate feeding practices. ![]() Children whose growth and weight are far below or above average and those who do not meet the developmental milestones for their age group should be evaluated for underlying diseases and receive treatment accordingly. Child growth and development are assessed during routine well-child visits at regular intervals. Growth charts are used to assess height and weight for age, while developmental milestones define the physical, intellectual, and behavioral skills a child with normal development is expected to have acquired by a certain age. Growth charts and developmental milestones are among the most important tools of pediatric screening and monitoring.
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