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What Causes Delayed Growth And Speech In A Toddler?
Hi , My son is 2.5 years old but he only has very few word .He still not been able to frame sentences and he is nothing comes his way then he screams .His all body milestones were delayed as he walked around 20 months and even sits at the age of 9 .I am really confused about my son .He is still not been able to jump As he tried but cannot .Once I started his therapy at that time his doctor specialist said he is low toned baby .kindly give me some guidance .Is it normal or not.
Mon, 20 Apr 2020
Hello,
The usual development milestones indicate vocabulary of more than 200 words and framing of 2-3 word sentences at an age of 2 years and 6 months age. Likewise normal sitting at 6 months and walking at 12 months are also delayed. The speech and other motor as well as cognitive functioning indicate developmental disorder as:
- Genetic or chromosomal conditions
- Maternal thyroid issues
- Developmental issues with cerebral cortex centers of speech
- Early deficiency of nutrients, hormone deficiency through pituitary or hypothalamus dysfunction
In my clinic, I do recommend a detailed neurology examination of the child with all motor, sensory abilities, audiometry for hearing issue and further guidance accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The usual development milestones indicate vocabulary of more than 200 words and framing of 2-3 word sentences at an age of 2 years and 6 months age. Likewise normal sitting at 6 months and walking at 12 months are also delayed. The speech and other motor as well as cognitive functioning indicate developmental disorder as:
- Genetic or chromosomal conditions
- Maternal thyroid issues
- Developmental issues with cerebral cortex centers of speech
- Early deficiency of nutrients, hormone deficiency through pituitary or hypothalamus dysfunction
In my clinic, I do recommend a detailed neurology examination of the child with all motor, sensory abilities, audiometry for hearing issue and further guidance accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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