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My son aged 4 years is a case of delayed development, delayed speech, hyperactive. what is all this?

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Dr. Arthur Hoffman answered

Diff. to say: Please get a full evaluation from a well trained child psychiatrist.You both deserve it.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

A neurodevelopmental: disorder, the etiology & functional impact of which a Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician evaluates by reviewing your prenatal, labor & delivery records, all of his medical, therapeutic & educational records, parent & teacher checklists & family history, then doing physical, neurological & neurodevelopmental exams, a DNA Probe for Fragile X, Chromosomal Microarray & neuroimaging if needed.

Answered 6/1/2014

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A member asked:

My son aged 4 years is a case of delayed development, delayed speech, hyperactive. what is all this?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arthur Hoffman answered

Dr Khanna and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

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