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[quote=Anonymous]I think this is a complicated question. To those insisting the pandemic has no effect, you suck. People who work in this field are seeing increased caseloads. The fact there is not a study on it goes to show that our society DGAF about early childhood development.

I think like many issues, some kids are more vulnerable than others. Many kids are developing within the range of normal. Could they be more advanced? Who knows. Many children are struggling, some of which would have struggled either way. Some may not have without the pandemic. Why? I think two big factors are more isolation, especially those kids being kept home and only seeing their parents. DD was a late talker. Her language exploded when she started back at daycare (with masked caregivers) after 5 months at home. Speech therapist said this is common.

I also think making kids wear masks has an effect. DD is now in a masked room for 2s, and she hasn't spoken at daycare since she moved to that room. Now, none of her classmates have had this issue. It's clear to us from her personality and family history that she has a vulnerability to anxiety (she's seeing a therapist). But the environment also plays a role, and masking is a part of that.[/quote]

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