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4 Year Old Child, Not Speaking In Sentences, Not Responding To His Name, Not Potty Trained. What Kind Of Developmental Delay Is This?
my child will be 4 in october. he does not speak in sentences, or say clear words. he does not respond to his name or make eye contact with non family members. he is not close to being potty trained and doesnt understand the concept. not interested in reading books. cant catch a ball. he followed his dads girlfriend around when dad wasnt in the room and would rub his head in hr butt, whenever dad came back he would quickly stop. she told him no and he kept doing it aggressively. what kind of developemnetal delay does he have?
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
Hi,
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
Your kid requires to be examined to arrive at the exact cause of this developemental delay.
Did he cry immediately after birth?
Were there any problems when his mother is carrying him?
Did he have any history of meningitis?
His hearing needs to be evaluated with BERA. Further investigations may be ordered by the treating doctor depending on examination findings.
Developmental stimulation is required.
Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty
M.D.(Pediatrics)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
Your kid requires to be examined to arrive at the exact cause of this developemental delay.
Did he cry immediately after birth?
Were there any problems when his mother is carrying him?
Did he have any history of meningitis?
His hearing needs to be evaluated with BERA. Further investigations may be ordered by the treating doctor depending on examination findings.
Developmental stimulation is required.
Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty
M.D.(Pediatrics)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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