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An otherwise healthy 36-month-old girl is evaluated via a telehealth consultation for a routine health maintenance visit. Her parents express anxiety regarding her developmental progress compared to other children in her playgroup. Specifically, they note that she cannot hop on one foot or draw a cross on paper. During the video observation, the physician notes the child pedaling a small tricycle across the room and walking up a set of stairs using alternating feet. When given crayons, she successfully copies a circle but simply scribbles when attempting to copy a square. She answers the physician's questions using three-word sentences, and the physician easily understands approximately 75% of what she says. She correctly states her name and age when asked. Based on this presentation, which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

  1. Provide parental education that these findings reflect normal maturationCevap
  2. B
    Consult a pediatric occupational therapist for suspected fine motor delay
  3. C
    Consult a pediatric physical therapist for suspected gross motor delay
  4. D
    Arrange for standardized speech and language testing
  5. E
    Arrange for comprehensive audiometric testing

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Provide parental education that these findings reflect normal maturation
The patient exhibits completely normal developmental milestones for a 3-year-old (36 months). At age 3, a child is expected to ride a tricycle, walk up stairs with alternating feet (gross motor), copy a circle, use utensils (fine motor), speak in 3-word sentences with 75% intelligibility (language), and know their age and gender (social). The skills the parents are concerned about—hopping on one foot and copying a cross—are milestones expected at age 4 (48 months). Because the child is developing normally, the most appropriate next step is to educate and reassure the parents.

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1
Evaluate the patient's gross motor skills against standard milestones.
The patient pedals a tricycle and alternates feet on stairs, which are 3-year milestones. Her inability to hop on one foot is normal, as this is a 4-year milestone.
To determine if a physical therapy referral is warranted.
2
Evaluate the patient's fine motor skills against standard milestones.
The patient copies a circle, which is a 3-year milestone. Her inability to copy a cross or square is normal, as these are 4-year milestones.
To determine if an occupational therapy referral is warranted.
3
Evaluate the patient's language and social skills against standard milestones.
The patient uses 3-word sentences, is 75% intelligible to strangers, and knows her name and age. These are all 3-year milestones.
To determine if speech or audiometry evaluations are warranted.
4
Synthesize the findings to formulate a management plan.
All observed milestones align perfectly with the child's chronological age of 36 months (3 years). No delays are present.
To select the appropriate clinical intervention.

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Normal pediatric developmental milestones (3 years)
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