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Child Cannot Talk. Diagnosed With Global Development Delay. Any Medical Supplements?
my daughter is already 8 yrs old and still cannot talk. she was diagnosed with global development delay. shestartedwalking by age 3 and needed physical therapy to hel her sit and walk.. she still cant control her saliva and drools and can only say mama, nana and lala..she can understand and comprehend anything you tell her but she compensates by always laughing or acting out or tantrums since she cannot communicate.. i am wondering on how i can help her talk and if there are supplements needed medically to help her. we are from the philippines and financially incapable to bring her to another country or to high class hospitals but I am willing to do everything i can to help her.. pls help me.
Fri, 12 Apr 2013
Hi Kumustaka,
sorry to state that there are no medical supplements.
check whether hearing is OK.
All over the world the treatment is same- physio therapy ,speech therapy and occupationl therapy.
Do not get upset that you are unable to take her abroad.
God bless
Dr Uma
sorry to state that there are no medical supplements.
check whether hearing is OK.
All over the world the treatment is same- physio therapy ,speech therapy and occupationl therapy.
Do not get upset that you are unable to take her abroad.
God bless
Dr Uma
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Hi ,
Thank you for your query.
I deeply empathize with you and can understand your concern.
These are all problems of global developmental delay with mental retardation.
The basic functioning of the body is impaired due to inadequate brain development.
There are no medications for this problem. Recently pirecetam syrup may act better than placebo.
Other than that physiotherapy, neurostimulation exercises and speech therapy are the only means to rehabilitate your child. Consult online support groups and specialised centres in your country for help.
Consult your doctor if the problem persists.
If you have any further queries you are free to consult me.
Hope this answers your query.
Wishing a speedy recovery.
Have a nice day.
Thank you for your query.
I deeply empathize with you and can understand your concern.
These are all problems of global developmental delay with mental retardation.
The basic functioning of the body is impaired due to inadequate brain development.
There are no medications for this problem. Recently pirecetam syrup may act better than placebo.
Other than that physiotherapy, neurostimulation exercises and speech therapy are the only means to rehabilitate your child. Consult online support groups and specialised centres in your country for help.
Consult your doctor if the problem persists.
If you have any further queries you are free to consult me.
Hope this answers your query.
Wishing a speedy recovery.
Have a nice day.
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