my baby have development delay

[Aangad]

Hi moms, my baby born prematurely at 28 weeks now 1 year old. 3 months before he started having seizures, but after treatment now he is alright. seizures got stopped within week of treatment, but he have development delay. didn't start sitting, not fully balancing his neck. not focus properly on anything. not reaching for toys but he responds to sound very actively. Any othr mom have same prblm wid her kid. kindly reply. will my baby be alright ? I remain very tense. sorry for weak English

Nobody can say exactly how much any child will achieve but there is support and services out there to help them achieve and get as much as possible. I've worked with children who have amazed doctors in what they achieve one lo was never supposed to sit the day she did we were all in tears. Can you contact your health visitor, hospital or Google any local support groups?
Good luck

Depending on what country you are in there's different services but most have some sort of support. Online you can find ideas for home based physiotherapy that you can do to help strengthen muscles and maximise potential. Often with prematurity they are delayed but do catch up, please do not think things will always be delayed - none of us can tell you whether that's going to be the case but have lots of hope and work on helping however you can. Best wishes

There are 2 types of difficulties.

One is delay where the skills are delayed due to trauma, illness and prematurity. There aren't any learning difficulties and they catch up.

One is learning difficulties in which a child struggles to acquire skills due to some damage in brain or to muscles etc. The child will learn but at a slower rate from mild to severe.

No one can predict what path a child will take. But there are many different things you can do to help with development of skills.

Do you have a paediatrician? I would ask for referral to physiotherapist and occupational therapist and speech and language therapist for assessment and guidance.

Also look up local groups. It's hard when your child is delayed but other parents are generally very good and supportive. Also have a look at any local groups for parents of children with learning difficulties. Never underestimate the support you can receive alongside advice and contacts.

If you feel your English isn't strong enough for all the medical jargon/ words ask your local council about interpreters and how you can get one.

Also have a look at the SN chat boards here. Lots of parents have been through the same and will support you.

Yes, sorry. I assumed you are in the UK. Apologies. Most of my advice will remain the same regardless.