Milestone Regression

Milestone regression or developmental regression is the loss of a previously attained milestone in children. It is usually an underlying neurodegenerative disorder and develops in children with Rett syndrome, Landau-Kleffner syndrome, autism, etc. The children lose the previously developed social skills, language skills, hand skills, etc. Loss of motor skills includes losing their ability to use their hands to eat, catch hold of, or do any work, legs to walk or balance, etc. Management is usually multidisciplinary. Pediatrists, neurologists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists play a prominent role in helping regain the lost skills.