1. A delay or slower-than-expected progress in a child's physical, cognitive, emotional, or social development compared to typical developmental milestones for their age
The child showed a developmental lag in language skills and needed speech therapy.
A criança apresentou um atraso no desenvolvimento da linguagem e precisou de terapia da fala.
2. A temporary or persistent gap between a child's chronological age and their developmental age in one or more areas
Early intervention programs can help address developmental lags in preschool children.
Os programas de intervenção precoce podem ajudar a abordar atrasos no desenvolvimento em crianças da pré-escola.