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Can a 2-year-old run and walk up steps?
Yes, a 2-year-old can run and walk up steps.
If a two-year-old child can only stack 2 blocks high, is this considered a developmental delay?
Yes, typically by that age (two years old), children can stack a block about 4 blocks high, sometimes more.
A two-year-old child can say 'mama (mom)' and ' papa (dad)', but cannot yet express needs like 'hungry' or 'eat', and isn't saying other words yet. Is this considered a developmental delay?
A delay might be suspected because, by age two, children typically start combining words into simple two-word phrases, such as 'more milk,' 'daddy home,' or 'go bye-bye'
If a 2-year-old child can pull down their elastic-waist pants, is this considered a developmental delay?
That's considered normal
Love to spin
A. Visual
B.Vestibular
C. Proprioceptive
Vestibular !
At what age can children typically begin to ride a tricycle?
A. 3 years old
B. 4 years old
C. 5 years old
3 years old children!
If a three-year-old child can draw a circle, is this considered delayed development?
No, it is normal at this age.
A four-year-old child can name four colors. Is this considered a developmental delay?
That is considered normal.
A 2-year-old child cannot feed themselves with a spoon, reportedly because the parents prefer to feed them. Is this considered a developmental delay?
Yes, this indicates a developmental delay because, by this age, they should typically be able to feed themselves using a spoon.
"Poor eye contact"
Which sense does this statement describe?
Visual sense
Does a three-year-old's inability to jump forward indicate a developmental delay?
It's a delay! Please seek a referral to an occupational therapist for further investigation/assessment.
A 5-year-old draws people with a head, body, and hands. Does this indicate potentially slow development?
A developmental delay is suspected because a typical 5-year-old's drawing of a person usually includes at least 6 body parts, such as the head, body, hands, legs, face, and hair.
A three-year-old child can speak, but it's only by repeating or echoing what they hear (echolalia). They cannot answer questions, but they can follow commands to retrieve objects. Is this considered a developmental delay?
Developmental delay suspected: By age 3, children usually can tell simple stories, and their speech should be understandable almost all the time.
If a 3-year-old child cannot put on a round-neck shirt (like a t-shirt) by themselves, is this considered a developmental delay?
Yes, that indicates a delay. They should typically be able to do that by this age
An autistic child has repetitive behaviors such as moving fingers in front of the eyes, hand flapping, and spinning. Are these behaviors a result of sensory issues?
Yes, repetitive movements can be an indication of sensory overload in autistic children.
A two-year-old child can throw a ball overhead, but not directionally or on command. Could this indicate a developmental delay?
The delay may be occurring because the child has difficulty following commands and lacks concentration during sessions.
A two-year-old holds pencils with a fisted grasp, prefers using crayons over regular pencils, and primarily scribbles. Is this considered a developmental delay?
This could indicate a delay, as the developmental progression for a two-year-old usually involves starting to use fingers more actively when holding a pencil.
A 2-year-old child can sing long cartoon songs and recite the alphabet (A-Z), but doesn't speak with family members at home and often prefers to play alone. Is this considered a developmental delay?
Yes, delayed. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is suspected.
If a child who is almost 5 usually plays beside other kids instead of playing with them in shared games, and always needs a grown-up to help when they argue with another child (doesn't try talking or sharing first), could this be a developmental delay?
This could indicate a developmental delay. By around age 4-5, children typically start playing cooperatively (playing together, sharing goals in play) more often than just playing beside others.
Which sense does 'small details rather than whole picture' relate to, and is this indicative of sensory over- or under-sensitivity?
Visual sense, over sensitive
A five-year-old child dislikes climbing, dislikes Physical Education (PE) class, and appears clumsy. Their parents report this is because the child is not often allowed to play outdoors and prefers reading indoors. Would this be considered a developmental delay?
A referral to occupational therapy is recommended due to suspected developmental delay, possibly related to challenges with gross motor skills or Sensory Integration.
A 4-year-old child came for a developmental assessment and was unable to draw a cross (+). They also refused to finish drawing a person. However, at home, the mother says the child can do all of this independently. Is this considered a developmental delay?
Delay indicated due to non-performance during assessment; true ability implies performance across all contexts. Schedule a new assessment or provide additional developmental support/stimulation.
When a 5-year-old child is asked "What is a banana?", they can answer that it's "yellow and long", but they don't understand the concept that a banana is a type of fruit (i.e., cannot categorize it). Is this considered a developmental delay?
developmental delay because, by age 5, a child is typically expected to be able to categorize objects (like understanding a banana belongs to the fruit category) and explain or define words with more detail
If a 3-year-old child has been going to a familiar place like preschool or daycare for several weeks, but still gets extremely upset (e.g., crying hard, clinging, very hard to soothe) every time their parent leaves, could this indicate a delay or difficulty in social-emotional development?
Yes, prolonged and intense distress during separations at age 3, well after an initial adjustment period, could suggest difficulties with emotional regulation or coping with separation, which falls under social-emotional development.
A hyperactive child such as like to run and jump, what is this sensory issue?
Can be any senses.
1. Touch: e.g., a child who is sensitive to touch might dislike the feeling of a particular surface. To minimize contact, they might run quickly across it.
2. Vestibular: e.g., a child doesn't easily feel dizzy because he or she loves to move around.