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Developmental Assessment for Children

Milestone evaluation and early intervention planning — Apollomedics Lucknow

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About This Service

What is Developmental Assessment for Children?

A developmental assessment evaluates a child's progress across all areas of development — motor skills (gross and fine), speech and language, cognitive abilities, social and emotional development, and adaptive behaviour — against age-expected norms. It identifies delays, determines their extent and pattern, guides investigation for underlying causes, and forms the foundation of an early intervention plan. The Child Development Centre at Apollomedics Lucknow offers comprehensive developmental assessment for children from 3 months to 18 years.

Indications

When is it Indicated?

✓Parental concern about development at any age
✓Not meeting developmental milestones
✓Referral from paediatrician or school
✓Pre-school assessment for early intervention planning
✓Reassessment after therapy to monitor progress
✓Cognitive assessment for educational placement
✓Assessment for disability certificate
What to Expect

The Procedure

1
Developmental history — detailed account of milestones, pregnancy, birth, family history and school performance
2
Structured developmental assessment using validated tools (Bayley-4, Griffiths, Vineland, WPPSI)
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Neurological examination
4
Speech and language screening or full assessment
5
Occupational therapy screening
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Integrated report with developmental profile and recommendations
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Early intervention plan coordinated through CDC
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How young can a child be assessed?

Developmental assessment can begin from 3 months of age — earlier for premature infants and those with identified risk factors. The earlier concerns are identified, the sooner intervention can begin.

What documents should I bring?

Previous medical reports, school reports, vaccination records, and any therapy reports — these help contextualise the assessment.

Will my child need investigations?

Depending on the findings, investigations such as MRI brain, genetic testing, metabolic screen or EEG may be recommended. Dr. Gopaal coordinates all investigations with explanation of their purpose.

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Medically authored by Dr. Nishant Gopaal Consultant Pediatric Neurologist & Head of CDC · Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow
MD Pediatrics · FIPN · BPNA UK · ORCID: 0000-0002-8408-535X
Last reviewed: 2026-09-27