Does your child use fewer words than other children his age? *

Does your child say “stuff” or “things” instead of using specific words, even if she’s referring to a common object? *

Does your child say words out of order or leave words out entirely when speaking? *

Does your child get frustrated when speaking or complain that no one understands what she’s trying to say? *

Does your child use words incorrectly, seemingly without noticing? *

Does your child seem disinterested when other people are talking, rarely asking questions or making follow-up comments? *

Does your child seem to ignore directions he’s given or skip one or more steps? *

Does your child wait to start working until he sees what the children around him are doing? *

Does your child ever mix up common question words like “How,” “Why,” and “Where?” For example, if you ask her what she’s doing, does she ever respond with “Fine?” *

Does your child ask you to repeat yourself? *

Does your child repeat himself during conversation, seemingly without noticing? *

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