Mothers’ perceptions on early care and interventions for developmentally delayed children in Bangladesh

Abstract

Early childhood means from conception to five years when stimulations work most. But in the case of most children, the symptoms of developmental delays do not develop until 3 to 5 years, and the problem noticed by parents or caregivers is delayed speech, which means delayed identification of the problem. Besides, delayed admission due to trauma, fear of social stigma, lack of correct or adequate information, lack of parental awareness, or sometimes simply lack of parental knowledge as a result, delayed care-seeing or often no care-seeking. The nature of the study is qualitative. The research findings are categorized into five themes (1). Mothers’ understanding of developmental delay. (2). Ages at onset and symptoms of developmental delay (3). Problems or barriers faced to take immediate action. (4). Mothers’ perceptions and experiences of early care and intervention 5. Mothers’ suggestions for upbringing children.