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What Causes Developmental Delay?

my son will be turning two years old next week. however, he still cannot speak. he only speaks "ma," "da," "se" and such mono syllables. He understands simple commands and communicates to us through actions regarding what he wants-- points to the water dispenser when he's thirsty, points to the TV when he wants it turned on, points to the chickens, etc. Is he developmentally delayed or should I suspect something more serious? When should I have him evaluated? What kind of pediatrician should I go to? In case it matters, I delivered him normally at 7 months, he was incubated for about 10 days. I was on the contraceptive pill for three months before I realized I was pregnant with him. I was 29 years old when I had him. Thanks!
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1. As your child born 2 months premature than all his milestone will be delayed for 2 months compare to normal child who has born at the completion of 9 month.
2. according to your narration child cognitive domain has normal development..
3. you need to tell me when your child had achieved sitting and standing?
he is able to drink water by himself with glass or tin?
he is able hold pen and scribble??
from when does your child had stated to speak monosyllables?

4. many time only speech is achieved at late stages even otherwise normal child
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What Causes Developmental Delay?

1. As your child born 2 months premature than all his milestone will be delayed for 2 months compare to normal child who has born at the completion of 9 month. 2. according to your narration child cognitive domain has normal development.. 3. you need to tell me when your child had achieved sitting and standing? he is able to drink water by himself with glass or tin? he is able hold pen and scribble?? from when does your child had stated to speak monosyllables? 4. many time only speech is achieved at late stages even otherwise normal child