Developmental Assessment NRNP 6541 – Social
Interaction Concerns in a 22-MonthOld Female ] My
daughter doesn’t interact with other children and
prefers to play alone.” in an Outpatient Clinic With
Laboratory Capabilities
Patient Introduction
The patient is a 22-month-old pediatric patient presenting to an
outpatient pediatric clinic accompanied by a parent with
concerns regarding delayed social interaction and
communication. The parent reports the child has difficulty
engaging with peers, limited eye contact, delayed speech
development, and repetitive behaviors. The child has no
significant past medical history, was born full-term without