CRITICAL REVIEW ON GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON AYURVEDIC CONCEPTS

Development is a complex and continuous process through which an individual acquires a wide range of abilities necessary for optimal functioning in a social environment. This process begins in early childhood and continues throughout the entire lifespan, gradually shaping physical, cognitive, emotional, and social capacities. However, the most rapid and significant developmental changes occur during the first few years of life, which are considered a critical period for growth and overall development.[1]