Patient's question:
The child only started talking at the age of three and a half. Now, he is almost six years old. His speech is not very clear, and he has weak ability to express his own wishes or ideas. He doesn't communicate well with other children. He often answers questions that are not relevant. He is timid and gets shy easily.Doctor's answer:
The child grows up in a normal environment but shows significant differences from peers. This is generally not due to educational failure but rather to congenital issues, such as autism or Eisenberg syndrome, or mental retardation. It is urgent to take the child to a reputable top-tier hospital for pediatric or psychiatric examination. The earlier the diagnosis and treatment, the more likely it is to improve.