A cognitive developmental delay refers to the condition of children whose intellectual function and adaptive behavior are significantly below the expected average for their age. Other names for cognitive developmental delays include intellectual disabilities, cognitive impairment, or cognitive/intellectual disorder. Cognitive development delays are the most common types of developmental disorder. According to the Center for Disease Control, cognitive delays occur in approximately 12 of every 1,000 children and can range from mild and moderate to severe and profound. Children with certain diagnoses are more likely to have concurrent cognitive delays that require intervention, therapy, and treatment. These diagnoses include cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or Down syndrome among others. Call us at (929) 999-6458.