Developmental delay is a broad term used to describe a child who faces delays in acquiring skills related to gross and fine motor, socialization, communication, or cognitive abilities. When a child receives this label, it is essential to explore the underlying reasons. Various factors contribute to developmental delays in children with autism, such as:

• Cerebral Folate Deficiency
• Seizures
• Vitamin/mineral deficiency
• B12 deficiency
• Thiamine deficiency
• Mitochondrial dysfunction
• Thyroid dysfunction (Hypothyroidism / Hyperthyroidism / Hashimoto’s)
• Retained primitive reflexes (specifically the asymmetrical tonic neck reflex)
• Immune dysfunction
• Toxic mold exposure