A 20 months old is brought by his mother who said this "I don't understand, his 4 year old sister were talking sentences by this age". The boy is able to make some sounds spontaneously such as B and T but he seems slow in imitating words said by his mom. He's active, able to run few steps, and can do puzzles. His height and weight at the 60th percentile and his head circumference at the 75th percentile. He's friendly, cooperative, and has good eye contact. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial statement by the physician?
A- I recommend to do a hearing assessment soon.
B- I wouldn't worry about him, boys talk later than girls usually.
C- I will schedule him for MRI of the brain to exclude hydrocephalus.
D- You should have him seen by a child psychiatrist for possible autistic disorder.
E- Do not talk to him often and present things for him only when he asks for them.
A- I recommend to do a hearing assessment soon.
B- I wouldn't worry about him, boys talk later than girls usually.
C- I will schedule him for MRI of the brain to exclude hydrocephalus.
D- You should have him seen by a child psychiatrist for possible autistic disorder.
E- Do not talk to him often and present things for him only when he asks for them.