Signs of Developmental Delay at Age 5 | Child Development

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Some signs that your 5-year-old may be developmentally delayed include if they're not able to communicate effectively, so if you're not understanding what they're saying or if they're not following directions. Also if they have extreme behavior, if they're very fearful or very sad, that's cause for concern. If they're not proficient at the playground or outside, if they're not really great with kicking or throwing a ball or running, or they're not showing interest in some of these things, that's cause for concern. If they're not engaged or interactive with their friends or willing to participate with their friends, that's cause for concern.

Any time that they lose a skill that they once had, that's also cause for concern. Another thing is if your child cannot attend for longer than five minutes, if they seem distracted, if they can't sit at a table, if they're not able to sit and have their meal or even draw a picture because they just do not have the attention span, that's cause for concern.

The main thing is if you have an instinct, if you have a feeling that something may be off and you're just not sure, it's okay. Discuss it with your child's pediatrician. Share your concerns with them and see what they have to say.

[grey_]

My son has communication delay. But hes very good in academics, can read & write easily. But when talking to us or other people its very hard for him. He's turning 6 this year.

[Ellipsis]

I wasn't even able to play with other kids until I was 6, I would not have been able to pass this test, what the hell.

[leannespencley]

Usually by 5 yrs old the parents should be aware or notice that developmental milestones are not being met.  My son was very slow meeting the milestones of flipping onto stomach, crawling and walking.  But it was noticeable by 2 1/2 yrs old when he wasn't speaking at all.   We saw a Speech and Language Pathologist at 2 1/2 yrs old, and we have been on a rollercoaster of doctor's appointments, special needs preschool, brainstorming ways to help him learn ever since.  And now he is 4 1/2 yrs old and my niece at 2 1/2  yrs old is passing his progress.  Now we are being pushed into kindergarten and the school system.  As a parent, if you have any concerns, GET INVOLVED, push for early intervention.  Even if you believe your child will just snap out of it, don't lose any precious time in case it doesn't disappear.

[oryous]

All of these "concerns" for a five year old is average stuff for teenagers :P

[heathergloria]

My baby 😢couldn’t talk even at 4 he couldn’t express his feelings and so aggressive but meeting Doctor Isibor on his YouTube channel changed everything now Joseph can speak better and so lovely 🥰 😊😊

[charleneclark]

My daughter was born four months early she has a few delays. I have tried everything regarding toilet training she is dry at night but problems during the day I do get upset. I was told by her paeactric doctor her child development she's at two and half years old. My daughter is five.

[foxyplayz]

What is the salutation of these problems?

[JELLYxPro]

Sooner or later howcast will have more videos then subs

[jinksrealm]

They should be able to pay at tension for 3-7 hours at the least

[TedWassanasong]

Oof. Well before the tablet generation. These kids attention spans today are absolutely cooked.