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2yr old child only clearly speaks no more than 5 words, makes grunting sounds, has episodic outbursts, height below average, what could be happening?
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Delay: The kid has a fraction of the normal word output for age. Poor communication skills is often met with behavioral problems when they are frustrated they cannot get their needs met. The problem or problems can only be defined after a thorough review of history, physical exam and tests.
Answered 10/2/2018
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