Developmental Assessment in Pediatrics — 4yo Child | Growth & Development | SMLE Q#11860
SMLE Question #11860
Pediatrics
Growth & Development
Objective: OBJ-159
Last updated: February 2026
A 4-year-old boy is brought for a developmental assessment. His mother is concerned he is behind peers. He can hop on one foot but cannot balance on one foot for 10 seconds. He can copy a square but cannot yet draw more complex shapes. He tells simple stories but does not consistently use future tense. He plays cooperatively and has a preferred friend at preschool. Physical and neurologic examinations are unremarkable. What is the most appropriate response to his mother?
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