Paediatric physical disabilities are conditions or impairments that affect a person’s physical growth, movement, or abilities.

These disabilities typically manifest early in life and can impact various aspects of an individual’s physical development. These conditions often require ongoing medical care, therapies, assistive devices, and support to help individuals achieve their maximum physical potential and improve their quality of life.

Developmental disabilities encompass a wide range of conditions that impact typical cognitive and physical development. Physical disabilities can be one manifestation of developmental disabilities in children.

It’s important to note that physical disabilities can also result from events or illnesses occurring later in life, not necessarily tied to developmental issues.

Every child and developmental disability is unique! They may not reach physical, social, or cognitive milestones at the same pace as children who develop at a more typical pace.

Often, they require support from various therapies such as speech-language therapy (SLP), occupational therapy (OT), and physical therapy (PT) to help them achieve these milestones.