This guide lists homeopathic medicines that are commonly considered for developmental delay in children, along with the symptom picture usually associated with each one. It is general information only: homeopathic prescribing is individualised, so the right medicine depends on your complete case – please consult a qualified homeopathic doctor before taking any of them, and do not stop or change any current treatment without medical advice.
About developmental delay in children
Developmental delay means that a child is slower than expected in reaching milestones in movement (sitting, crawling, walking), speech and language, social skills or thinking. Typical guides are sitting without support by about six to nine months, walking by twelve to fifteen months and two-word phrases by two years. Causes include prematurity, birth complications, genetic conditions such as Down syndrome, infections, an under-active thyroid, poor nutrition (iron, vitamin B12), hearing or vision problems, cerebral palsy, autism and a lack of stimulation. Early assessment by a developmental paediatrician, with hearing and vision checks and thyroid testing where needed, followed by physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, gives the best outcome. Parents can help by playing, talking, reading and encouraging every new skill. Homeopathic treatment is supportive and works alongside these therapies.
Wondering which of these medicines is right for you?
Every person with developmental delay in children is different, and so is the medicine that works best for them. To discover the best-suited homeopathic medicines for developmental delay in children for you, consult our experts. They will study your symptoms, your past treatment history and your personality, and then find the homeopathy medicines that suit you best.
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Homeopathic medicines for developmental delay in children
(1) Calcarea carbonica: Slow development in plump, chilly children with sweating on the head, late closure of the fontanelle and delayed teething and walking.
(2) Calcarea phosphorica: Delayed development in thin, delicate, restless children who are slow to walk, talk and gain strength.
(3) Baryta carbonica: Backward development of the mind and body, shyness, a fear of strangers and slow learning.
(4) Natrum muriaticum: Late walking and talking in thin, sensitive, reserved children who may crave salt and prefer to be alone.
(5) Silicea: Delicate, chilly children with poor stamina, a large head, slow growth and slow development, who are timid yet obstinate.
(6) Zincum metallicum: Retarded development with restlessness of the feet, weakness and slowness to grasp things.
(7) Aethusa cynapium: Inability to concentrate or retain information, with weakness and a tendency to digestive upsets, particularly in infants.
(8) Helleborus niger: Dull, slow understanding and delayed responses after illness or head trouble.
(9) Causticum: Slow walking and speech with weakness, awkwardness and a tendency to contractures, in sympathetic, anxious children.
(10) Lycopodium clavatum: Lack of confidence and slow development with a fear of new tasks and digestive weakness.
Homeopathic treatment of developmental delay in children at Welling Homeopathy
These are only basic indications – many more homeopathic medicines are used for developmental delay in children, and the right one is chosen after detailed case-taking by an experienced doctor. To find out about homeopathy treatment of developmental delay in children at Welling Homeopathy, contact a Welling clinic or call +91 80 80 850 950 for a consultation in person or online.
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Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
