This study investigates the risk factors associated with delayed motor development among children aged 1–60 months living in child residential facilities in Thailand. Using developmental assessments conducted by pediatric specialists and the Developmental Surveillance and Promotion Manual, the researchers found high rates of delay—27.83% in gross motor skills and 50.87% in fine motor skills. The analysis showed that male sex was linked to greater gross motor delays, while older age at entry, smaller head circumference, and fewer children per house were associated with fine motor delays. These findings highlight the developmental vulnerabilities of young children in residential care and point to key predictors that can inform early interventions.
