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My child doesn't follow simple instructions — should I be worried?
Not following simple instructions can be normal at certain ages, as toddlers are still building the hearing, understanding, attention and action skills that following directions requires. It is worth a check when, over several weeks, a child consistently doesn't respond to their name, doesn't understand familiar requests, or this comes with delays in talking or play — and a hearing check should come first. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer AnswerWhat does it mean if my child doesn't follow simple instructions?
A child not following simple instructions can reflect their developmental stage, hearing, understanding of language, attention, or simply an instruction with too many steps — most causes are not alarming and respond to support. It warrants a hearing and developmental check when persistent, beyond age expectations, and present across settings. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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If your child doesn't follow simple instructions, first check their hearing, understanding of words and attention. Give one-step instructions face-to-face with time to respond, and notice when the difficulty happens. Seek a developmental and hearing check if it is frequent or paired with speech, hearing or attention delays. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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