What are the symptoms of delayed growth and development?

Symptoms of delayed growth and development mainly include: 1. Delayed physical development: Compared to peers, the child's growth indicators such as weight, height, and head circumference are significantly behind, with slowed growth velocity. For example, patients with growth hormone deficiency may begin to show delayed height development after 1 year of age. 2. Distinctive facial features: Some children may exhibit characteristic facial features due to causes such as growth hormone deficiency or congenital hypothyroidism, including a chubby round face, large head, short neck, and eyelid edema. 3. Delayed motor development: The child shows obvious delays in motor milestones such as crawling, lifting the head, and walking, along with poor responsiveness. 4. Delayed language and intellectual development: Language development lags behind that of peers, intellectual development is significantly below average, learning ability is poor, and speech development disorders may be present.