Psychomotor retardation

Key Information	Appropriate Tests
	Psychomotor development is abnormal from the time of birth. See also Psychomotor regression
Chromosomal abnormalities Down syndrome	Cytogenetics (constitutional).
Clinical genetic syndromes Fragile X syndrome	Molecular genetic techniques are available at specialised centres for an increasing number of syndromes - consult pathologist. See also Fragile X syndrome testing

Key Information

Appropriate Tests

Psychomotor development is abnormal from the time of birth.

Chromosomal abnormalities

Cytogenetics (constitutional).

Clinical genetic syndromes

Molecular genetic techniques are available at specialised centres for an increasing number of syndromes - consult pathologist.

Glossary Terms