A health visitor is concerned about a 9-month-old infant's development. The infant is not yet sitting unsupported and does not reach for objects. Pare...

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A health visitor is concerned about a 9-month-old infant's development. The infant is not yet sitting unsupported and does not reach for objects. Parents report poor eye contact and repetitive hand movements. Which condition should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Global developmental delay

Answer

Cerebral palsy

Answer

Autism spectrum disorder

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Spinal muscular atrophy

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Congenital hypothyroidism

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Global Developmental Delay

A health visitor is concerned about a 9-month-old infant's development. The infant is not yet sitting unsupported and does not reach for objects. Parents report poor eye contact and repetitive hand movements. Which condition should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis?