Ms. Sterdowski brings Eric, 28 months of age, to the clinic because she believes

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Ms. Sterdowski brings Eric, 28 months of age, to the clinic because she believes that he is not thriving. She explains that he walks alone without assistance but only attempts to say about four words. His pronunciation is unclear to anyone outside of the immediate family. She states that she has not yet been successful with potty training him. She further explains that her older child had mastered all these skill and more by this age. 1. Describe the best approach to use to reassure Ms. Sterdowski that Eric is developing normally. 2. Based on expected growth timetables, what is the best interpretation of Eric's performance?

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Ans 1: the best approach to reassure Ms. Sterdowski regarding Eric is to explain to her that he is doing good as per his age because most of the children of his age perform the similar activities only few can do more good like speaking clearly like her elder son. Otherwise, maximum children require assistance like her younger kid.

Ans 2: According to the expected growth chart, the child of his age can speak clearly most of the time, can put on clothes, draw a vertical line, jump up off the ground and balance on the foot, brush teeth with help, names several body parts. The Eric is doing good and there is no failure to thrive. He is like most of the other children who take the little longer time to learn activity.

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