Neurodevelopmental delay (NDD) refers to delays in the maturation of the brain and central nervous system; infants and young children with NDD may experience delays in the development of one or more skills including gross motor abilities, fine-motor coordination, language abilities and ability to solve increasingly complex problems. [ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6670-9157 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31783983 ]
Synonyms: NDD
Term information
- UMLS:C4022738
Though the definitions of NDD vary broadly in the literature, all are used to signify a delay in one or more developmental domains compared to typical development.