Patient's question:
At the age of 2 and a half, my son has always developed slower than others since he was a child. Currently, in terms of language, gross motor skills, and fine motor skills, he is at the level of about 1 year and 9 months. He is particularly shy and doesn't like playing with strangers or other children. He also doesn't follow instructions well. He is a premature baby. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Some children with congenital developmental delays exhibit abnormal facial and physical features. For example, children with Down syndrome often have wide-set eyes, crossed eyes, a flat nose bridge, a tongue that frequently protrudes from the mouth, and drooling, which are commonly referred to as the "international face." Children with hydrocephalus have abnormally large head circumferences, while microcephalic children have extremely small heads. Children with hypothyroidism have particularly short stature, and children with phenylketonuria have unusually pale skin and very light hair color.