Paediatrics

Growth & Development Monitoring

Every child develops at their own pace, but tracking growth and developmental milestones is essential for identifying potential concerns early. Dr Nel provides thorough growth and development monitoring, plotting measurements on standardised growth charts, assessing motor, language, cognitive, and social-emotional milestones, and providing guidance when a child is not meeting expected targets. Early identification and intervention can make a significant difference in outcomes for children with developmental delays.

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Paediatrics

What to Expect

  • Accurate measurement of weight, length/height, head circumference, and BMI plotted on WHO growth charts
  • Age-appropriate developmental screening using validated tools
  • Assessment of gross and fine motor skills, speech and language, cognitive ability, and social interaction
  • Discussion of feeding, nutrition, and activity levels in relation to growth
  • Identification of risk factors for developmental delay, including prematurity or birth complications
  • Referral to specialists (speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, audiology) if concerns arise
Growth & Development Monitoring
Areas Covered

Conditions We Treat

Failure to thrive and poor weight gain
Short stature and growth faltering
Gross and fine motor delays
Speech and language delays
Autism spectrum disorder screening
Global developmental delay
Learning difficulties and intellectual disability
Obesity and excessive weight gain in children
Our Process

How It Works

1

Growth Measurements

Accurate anthropometric measurements are taken and plotted on age- and sex-appropriate growth charts to identify trends.

2

Developmental Screening

Standardised developmental screening is performed, assessing milestones expected for your child's age across all developmental domains.

3

Assessment & Guidance

Dr Nel discusses findings, provides reassurance where development is on track, and identifies any areas of concern.

4

Intervention & Referral

If concerns are identified, further evaluation or referrals to occupational therapy, speech therapy, or other specialists are arranged promptly.

Benefits

Why Choose This Service

Systematic tracking against standardised growth curves and developmental checklists
Early detection of delays when therapeutic intervention is most effective
Access to a network of paediatric allied health professionals for multidisciplinary care
Parental guidance on stimulation activities to support your child's development
Longitudinal tracking by Dr Nel, who knows your child's history
FAQ

Common Questions About Growth & Development Monitoring

Children grow at different rates, and genetic factors play a significant role. However, if your child's growth is consistently below the expected range or crossing percentile lines downward, an evaluation is warranted. Dr Nel will assess whether there is a medical cause and recommend appropriate steps.
Most children say their first words around 12 months and combine two words by age 2. However, there is a wide range of normal. If your child has no words by 18 months or no two-word phrases by 24 months, a speech and language assessment is recommended.
Developmental screening tools are standardised questionnaires or checklists (such as the ASQ-3 or Denver II) that help identify children who may be at risk for developmental delay. They are quick, reliable, and form part of every well-child visit.
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