Dynamic AFO. A brand name for a flexible AFO.

Developmental Delay means that a child is behind in some areas of development, such as:

- Physical – gross, fine motor
- Cognitive –problem solving, visual perception, sequencing etc.
- Communication – how the child understands what is said and how the child uses sounds, words or gestures to let others know what he/she wants.
- Social/Emotional – behavioural difficulties, difficulties with social interaction etc.
- Adaptive Development – self-help, including feeding and dressing skills

Impairment of any developmental area, before age eighteen, that is expected to be substantial and continue indefinitely. Ex: autism, cerebral palsy.

Developmental goals categorised by age, based on typical growth and development. Ex: talking in simple sentences by age two, walking while holding onto a prop by 7 to 8 months, etc.

A paediatrician that specialises in developmental milestones and assessing normal or abnormal child development

Medicine inserted rectally to stop prolonged seizures. It is often given by parents at home when a seizure does not stop in a specific amount of time established between the doctor and the parent.  The medicine is otherwise known as valium

are qualified to work with healthy people and those with medical conditions in a broad range of settings including hospitals, primary care and private practice. Dietitians are the only nutrition professionals who can be employed by the HSE to work in a hospital or a community setting.

Type of Cerebral Palsy that primarily produces spasticity of the legs

Supportive medical equipment used to improve the quality of life and independence of the user. Examples include wheelchairs, bathing chairs, standers etc.

A type of durable medical equipment that supports the user in a standing position but it also has wheels that enable the user to move himself through space.

Difficulty with sequencing and planning movements

Difficulty swallowing.

Slow, twisting, rhythmic movements