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Plainly Put is an educational publication, not a clinical service.

Not professional advice

Nothing here diagnoses, treats or prescribes. Child development varies enormously between individuals, and a strategy that suits one family may be wrong for another. If you are worried about your child's development, behaviour, speech, hearing or emotional wellbeing, speak to a paediatrician or a licensed child psychologist.

Urgent situations

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Sources

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