Patient's question:
My child is 5 years old this year, but his language expression ability is worse than that of children of the same age. He showed unwillingness to respond or speak before 1 and 3.5 years old, whether with family or with children.2. From the age of 4, he gradually started to respond more, but he still didn’t want to interact with children. He made many small movements and disliked playing alone. Could he have been like normal children before?
Doctor's answer:
I don't know if the child's condition is developmental delay or autism, which requires further careful examination. It is recommended to consult the neurology and psychiatry departments in a regular hospital for a follow-up. If it is developmental delay, further careful examination is needed to identify the cause, including checking metabolic hormone levels and genetic chromosome levels. Treatment should be symptomatic after further clarification. I hope this helps you, and wish you a happy life.