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Is it true that my son can have learning disabilities if he walks before he crawls?
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No correlation: This statement comes up quite frequently but there is no correlation tbetween the two.
Answered 5/22/2016
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Myth: It is a myth. Some children never go through a crawling stage, but prefer to walk early in life. Motor and language milestones are independent.
Answered 7/9/2015
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