A 2-year-old child presents with a history of frequent falls and delayed walking; he only started walking at 22 months and still falls often. Otherwis...

Question

A 2-year-old child presents with a history of frequent falls and delayed walking; he only started walking at 22 months and still falls often. Otherwise development is normal. According to typical developmental milestones, what is the appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Urgent referral for full developmental and neurological assessment

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Reassure; walking at 22 months can be within normal

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Start physiotherapy without further assessment

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Order brain MRI urgently without examination

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No concern if he can run

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Gross motor delay

A 2-year-old child presents with a history of frequent falls and delayed walking; he only started walking at 22 months and still falls often. Otherwise development is normal. According to typical developmental milestones, what is the appropriate management?