To figure out if a child has a developmental disorder, it often takes more than one visit to the doctor. Your doctor will ask you questions about your child's development, like what skills they have learned compared to other kids their age. This is because developmental disorders can make it hard for a child to learn certain skills at the usual time.

Based on what you tell the doctor and what they find during a physical exam, they will decide which tests your child needs to take.

Diagnosing a child with a developmental problem as early as possible is very important. The main goal of treatment is to help a child do their best and to keep new problems from starting.

Getting a diagnosis early and correctly helps in a few ways. It can show if a problem is something a child was born with, which helps parents and family members know about any possible risks. It also helps doctors get a better idea of what the child's future might look like. When doctors have a more accurate diagnosis, they can better predict and sometimes even prevent problems that might happen later on.