Question

A 9-month-old infant is brought for developmental assessment. The parents report she can sit without support, transfer objects between hands and babble but cannot yet pull to stand or say specific words. Examination is normal. What is the most appropriate interpretation?

Accepted Answer

Normal development for age

Answer

Gross motor delay requiring urgent paediatric referral

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Global developmental delay

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Isolated speech delay

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Autism spectrum disorder

Practice question

A 9-month-old infant is brought for developmental assessment. The parents report she can sit without support, transfer objects between hands and babble but cannot yet pull to stand or say specific words. Examination is normal. What is the most appropriate interpretation?