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He is 3.8 years old. Studying lkg and Going to school for the past two months. Writing is difficult sometimes and not listening to the classes but if they ask questions to him he is replying. I give screentime also at home while eating.
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Detailed assessment will be needed as
Birth history, any complications
Mile stones as sitting, verbal response, social smile
You must plan a consultation for proper holistic assessment
Try to reduce screen use ,it has a very very negative effect on the development of child
Do not worry, first plan a consultation, management will be planned accordingly
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At this age, fine motor skills (like early writing) and attention span are still developing. Some difficulty in following structured class activities is common, especially in the first few months of school.
Being able to respond to questions indicates good receptive and expressive language skills.
Screen exposure while eating or frequently at this age can reduce attention span, affect classroom focus, and delay development of self-regulation. Limiting screen time is recommended.
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Observation and structured support at home and school may be sufficient at this stage.
Early developmental or psychiatric evaluation can be considered if difficulties persist or interfere with learning and social skills.
Limiting screen time, encouraging fine motor activities (drawing, blocks, puzzles), and short, structured learning sessions can help
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At 3.8 years old and just starting school, occasional difficulty with writing and attention is often normal. However, monitoring progress over time is important. Formal evaluation by a child psychiatrist, developmental pediatrician, or child psychologist may be considered if concerns continue or increase.
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Consult face to face a Psychiatrist or Psychologist
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He needs to be screened by a child psychiatrist and mostly detailed psychological assessment will be needed by a clinical psychologist and then depending on the evaluation next plan of action can be suggested.
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Dr. K L Tejaswini
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Guntur
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Early assessment of IQ and diagnosing SLD is required for children to have better outcomes.. underlying neurodevelopmental issues like attention defecit hyper activity disorder also need to be assessed to solve the issue and treat the child accordingly..
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