1. What is Adjusted Age?

Adjusted age is the chronological age minus a correction factor, used in various medical and developmental contexts to account for prematurity or other factors that may affect age-appropriate development.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• Chronological Age — The actual time since birth
• Correction — The adjustment factor (time)

Explanation: This calculation provides a corrected age that accounts for specific developmental or medical factors.

3. Importance of Adjusted Age Calculation

Details: Adjusted age is particularly important in assessing premature infants' development, allowing for more accurate comparisons with typical developmental milestones.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter chronological age and correction factor in the same time units. Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When is adjusted age typically used?
A: Most commonly for premature infants until about 2-3 years chronological age to account for prematurity in developmental assessments.

Q2: What units should I use for the calculation?
A: Use consistent units for both values (weeks, months, or years) depending on your specific needs.

Q3: How long should adjusted age be used?
A: This depends on the context - for prematurity, typically until age 2-3 when most children catch up developmentally.

Q4: Are there limitations to adjusted age?
A: While helpful, it's just one factor in assessment. Individual variations and other health factors must also be considered.

Q5: Can adjusted age be negative?
A: No, if the correction is larger than chronological age, the adjusted age should be considered zero.