125. The Truth Behind Developmental Delays: It's Not Just a Phase

Jul 29, 2025

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Dr. Tony Ebel breaks down the real root causes of developmental delays that go far beyond what traditional pediatricians and even most early intervention specialists address. He reveals that one in six children face developmental delays, often triggered by what he calls "the perfect storm" - a combination of early life stressors including pregnancy stress and birth interventions. Dr. Ebel explains how children get stuck in "fight or flight" mode instead of growth and development mode, affecting everything from motor skills to speech, behavior, and social development. He emphasizes that developmental delays aren't due to genetics, bad luck, or bad parenting, but rather neurological stress that can be identified and addressed at its root cause.

Key Topics & Timestamps

([00:00:00]) - The Hidden Crisis - One in six children face developmental delays, and there's a crucial missing piece most doctors overlook

([00:04:00]) - The Therapy Plateau Problem - Why families often get stuck despite doing all the right therapies and interventions

([00:06:00]) - Sequence Over Timeline - Why the order of development matters more than hitting milestones at specific ages

([00:09:00]) - Growth vs. Protection Mode - The key concept that children can't be in growth and protection mode simultaneously

([00:10:00]) - The Perfect Storm - How maternal stress and birth interventions create neurological stress in developing children

([00:11:00]) - The Vagus Nerve Connection - How birth trauma impacts the brainstem and controls development, behavior, and communication

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