He demonstrates a global developmental delay affecting physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning. Physical development shows a mild delay: he sits independently, stands up on his own, and walks with hand support. Fine and gross motor skills are slightly delayed; muscle tone is adequate, and there are no musculoskeletal disorders.
Neurologically and behaviorally, Dane shows limited social engagement: he does not respond to his name, does not maintain eye contact, does not follow commands, and does not initiate interaction. Play is non-functional and stereotypical (e.g., spinning objects). He exhibits stereotyped behaviors and requires adult guidance for constructive play.
Expressive speech is absent, with only incomprehensible vocalizations and occasional syllables. Cognitive functioning, memory, and intellect are below age level, and higher mental activity cannot be reliably assessed due to age and developmental limitations.
Emotionally, he is generally calm, responds to positive and negative stimuli with a delayed reaction, and shows attachment through hugging familiar caregivers. He rarely expresses needs verbally and may become distressed when objects are taken away.
