Relatively Preserved Social Interaction in Pediatrics — 2yo Child | Paediatric Neurology | SMLE Q#17470
SMLE Question #17470
Pediatrics
Paediatric Neurology
Objective: OBJ-NEURO-CP-001
Last updated: February 2026
A 2-year-old boy has had difficulty walking since he began pulling to stand. When held upright, his legs cross in a “scissoring” pattern. He was born at 30 weeks’ gestation and required a prolonged neonatal intensive care admission. Developmental history suggests a predominantly motor delay, with relatively preserved social interaction and language for age. Which of the following findings most strongly supports the diagnosis suggested by this presentation?
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