Developmental Delay Evaluation — Anoki

Developmental Delay Evaluation

Expert evaluation when milestones are missed, giving you clarity and a path forward

If your child isn't walking, talking, or playing like other children their age, it's natural to worry. Dr. K. Sushma offers comprehensive, play-based evaluations to pinpoint specific delays and connect you with the right early intervention to help them catch up.

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A pediatrician evaluating a child's developmental milestones

When to seek immediate medical attention: If your child suddenly loses skills they previously had (such as stopping speaking, walking, or making eye contact), or exhibits extreme, sudden changes in behavior, this is a medical red flag that requires prompt evaluation.

You are doing the right thing by checking

"Wait and see" can be the hardest, and sometimes the worst, advice for a parent to hear. Seeking an evaluation doesn't mean something is permanently wrong; it means you are being proactive. Early intervention is incredibly effective at helping children close developmental gaps.

Evidence-Based

Standardized Tools

Early Support

Focus on Intervention

Collaborative

Therapy Referrals

MBBS, DCH, DNB

Pediatric Qualifications

Areas of focus

What we evaluate during the assessment

Development is complex. A delay in one area can often affect another, so we evaluate the complete picture.

Speech & Language

Identifying delays in babbling, speaking first words, forming sentences, or understanding basic instructions.

Gross Motor Skills

Evaluating children who are late to sit, crawl, stand, or walk, or who show unusual clumsiness and coordination issues.

Fine Motor Skills

Checking for trouble grasping toys, using a pincer grasp, feeding themselves, drawing, or writing.

Cognitive Skills

Understanding challenges with memory, learning, problem-solving, and following age-appropriate logic during play.

Social & Emotional

Screening for difficulty maintaining eye contact, responding to their name, or safely playing and interacting with peers.

Adaptive & Self-Help

Monitoring struggles with age-appropriate independence, such as dressing, eating, or toilet training.

When to seek help

Signs it's time to evaluate

Don't ignore your parental intuition. If you feel something is off, it deserves a professional look.

Missed Milestones

Falling Behind

When your child is significantly behind the CDC or IAP milestone guidelines for their exact age.

Parental Intuition

Trusting Your Gut

When your intuition tells you something isn't right with how they play or communicate, even if friends tell you not to worry.

Teacher Concerns

School Feedback

When preschool teachers or daycare staff note that your child is consistently struggling to keep up with the classroom environment.

What happens

Your child's evaluation, step by step

Detailed clinical history

We review your pregnancy, birth complications, and the exact timeline of your child's milestone achievements.

Play-based observation

Dr. Sushma watches how your child moves, communicates, and interacts with specific toys in a natural, low-stress way.

Standardized testing

Using validated tools (like ASQ or M-CHAT) to objectively measure developmental progress against typical age ranges.

Medical screening

Checking for underlying physical issues, such as chronic ear infections causing mild hearing loss, that could be mimicking a delay.

Action plan & referrals

Providing structured home exercises and, when needed, warm handoffs to trusted speech, occupational, or physical therapists.

Before your visit

What to bring

Helping us get the full picture

Milestone notes or baby book

Bring any records you have to accurately recall when specific skills (like sitting, first steps, or first words) were achieved.

Videos of their behavior

Short clips of how your child plays, walks, or struggles to communicate at home are incredibly helpful for diagnosis.

Previous medical or school reports

Bring any notes from daycare, teachers, or previous specialists who may have flagged a concern.

A comfort item

A favorite toy or blanket to help them feel secure and act naturally during the clinical observation.

When developmental delays involve neurological signs

If developmental delays are accompanied by complex neurological signs—such as low muscle tone (hypotonia), unusual head growth, seizures, or suspected Autism Spectrum traits—Anoki’s integrated clinic allows Dr. Sushma to seamlessly collaborate with Dr. Pathi (Pediatric Neurologist) for an advanced, holistic evaluation without you having to switch clinics.

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Your Pediatrician

Dr. K. Sushma

MBBS, DCH, DNB Pediatrics · Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Dr. Sushma brings deep empathy and clinical precision to developmental evaluations. She understands the anxiety parents feel when milestones are missed and focuses on delivering clear answers, removing blame, and empowering families with the right tools for early intervention.

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Common questions

Questions parents often ask

Will my child catch up?

Many children with mild delays catch up completely with a little early intervention. Every child's trajectory is unique, which is why an individualized assessment is so important to map out their specific path.

Does a delay mean my child has Autism?

Not necessarily. Delays can be caused by many factors, including mild hearing issues, premature birth, or simply needing more targeted stimulation. We assess carefully to find the true underlying cause.

What is "early intervention"?

Early intervention refers to specialized therapies—like speech, occupational, or physical therapy—provided during the critical early years of a child's brain development when they are most adaptable.

Is it too early to test my 12-month-old?

No. We can identify red flags for developmental delays in infants as young as a few months old. Earlier support is always better than waiting.

Can we do the therapy at your clinic?

We handle the medical evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing medical management. For specialized, weekly behavioral or developmental therapy, we will refer you to our network of highly trusted pediatric therapists.

Don't wait and wonder. Get clarity today.

Book a developmental delay evaluation with Dr. K. Sushma at our Pragathi Nagar clinic.

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