Question 1

Does one late skill mean that something is wrong?

Accepted Answer

No single item makes a diagnosis. Professionals consider change over time, other developmental areas, health, hearing and vision, the languages a child uses, and the contexts in which the behaviour appears.

Question 2

Should I give my toddler a development test at home?

Accepted Answer

You can record everyday observations, but a standardised screening tool should be administered and interpreted as intended by trained professionals. Bring examples to the child's routine health review instead of treating an online score as a result.

Question 3

Is a wet nighttime diaper a problem for a two-year-old?

Accepted Answer

Usually not. Nighttime dryness often develops later than daytime toilet skills. A nighttime diaper is not a failure at this age; watch development instead of waking, scolding or pressuring a child to stay dry.

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