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Toddler, 2+ yrs is unable to speak but has great nonverbal communication and understanding. is the toddler clumsy due to inward facing toes?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: In toeing is very common and is easily treated by custom orthotics. The toddler does have a tendency to trip since the feet will hit the legs and trip them up. This is in no way or shape a sing of clumsiness. See a podiatrist as this can easily be taken care of.

Answered 4/1/2016

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

If anybody is saying: "he's a boy; he's just slow, " i wish i could come whup up on'em myself ! that's > 50% delay in expressive language ( avg. Is 3 words at a year). He qualifies for early intervention by public law idea & is at-risk for dyslexia later. The motor clumsiness may be from the same neurodevelopmental disorder that is causing his expressive language delay. He also needs to see a developmental pede.

Answered 11/27/2012

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