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[quote=Anonymous]How old is the child? Do they have regular access to well child visits?

I would NOT say that you think the child needs early intervention or that you are noticing delays. If the child is still under 2 and they have access to medical care, the frequency of doctors visits (and the numerous screenings at that age) should address it. If you feel like it’s not, you might let your friend know about early intervention programs that you used or even say “oh, another friend with a kid the same age signed up for this program, I thought you might be interested.” She might not know about these programs and they are usually free and help kids with a broad range of developmental delays.

But I would not say “oh I’ve noticed larlo isn’t talking yet” or whatever. First of all, your observation might be off base. The child might act differently at home than around other adults. You might be basing your assessment on really biased info.

Second, she might already be aware of the delays and addressing them, and pointing them out will not help her. It will only spike any anxiety. Not helpful.

I have encountered many casual diagnosticians of developmental delays and in general I think it is best to proceed with extreme caution. Most parents are very aware of where their kids are at on these milestones and unless this is a neglect or access situation, you can do more harm than good by intervening.[/quote]

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