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My son is 3 he is not talking yet just few words saw 3 paediatricians and had assessment with speech therapists not autistic no one found reason ?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Early language : delays ^ risk for later Specific Learning Disorder in reading & written expression. The local school district's Child Find Team assesses kids at 3 forGlobal Developmental Delay, Receptive &/or Expressive Language Disorder & Autistic Spectrum Disorder to confer eligibility for Early Childhood Special Education. A Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician assesses for genetic & other medical causes.

Answered 1/23/2015

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