This site is intended for parents/carers of children who may display an unusual/atypical motor and/or cognitive development (or the lack of). The intent of this website is not to make a diagnosis but to encourage the parents/carers to promptly seek medical advice and/or referral to a relevant specialist.
On this website you can find resources to track and understand your child's developmental milestones. While every child develops at their own pace, we provide guidance on typical motor and cognitive progressions and highlight the importance of seeking medical advice if concerns arise regarding unusual or delayed development.
Every child is different and unique. As a parent, you are most in tune with your own child’s development and needs. The rate at which children learn certain skills varies and their development can be assessed by when they reach certain milestones.
Learn about key developmental milestones you should be looking out for.
If you notice anything unusual in how your child is meeting their milestones, it may not be something to worry about. However, some developmental delay or loss of skills seen in infancy or childhood could potentially indicate signs of rare diseases.
Learn how to track your child’s development.
Listen to your gut feeling, if you notice any unusual signs in your child’s development, report them promptly to your healthcare provider. The earlier these are recognised, the higher the chances appropriate action can be taken.
Learn about the process of contacting your healthcare provider.Track your child’s development with an easy to use, illustrated milestone digital diary. This digital diary can be used to document your child’s development and can be a valuable tool to guide conversations with your healthcare provider. It can provide evidence and examples that will help them make informed decisions about the most appropriate care for your child and potentially speed up referrals where needed.
IE-NoP-2500031 I DOP: May 2025
