Patient's question:
The child is late in speaking and walking. Currently in second grade of primary school, they are falling behind in studies, have poor comprehension, and lack motor coordination. The family is very worried and doesn't know what to do.Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello! The child is late in speaking and walking, which is likely caused by developmental delays due to poor brain development. The intelligence test at the age of five placed the child in the marginal range, indicating potential issues with their IQ, which should also be considered related to poor brain development.Advice: The human brain develops most rapidly in the first year, with the highest plasticity. Plasticity remains relatively strong during the first three years, but after three years, the effectiveness of training diminishes. It is recommended to conduct another intelligence test for the child. If the IQ remains in the marginal range, it may be necessary to consider enrolling the child in a special school for rehabilitation training, rather than continuing their education in a regular primary school. Otherwise, it would be overly demanding for the child.
Every parent hopes for their child to be intelligent, which is a common aspiration. However, if the child's own condition cannot keep up with their peers, parents must also face this reality, right?
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