State some characteristics shown by children with cognitive impairment

      

State some characteristics shown by children with cognitive impairment

  

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Francis
Signs of cognitive impairment can be recognized as early as 2 years of age.
These symptoms will occur at varying levels depending on the severity of the disorder.
- Delays in reaching early childhood developmental milestones
- Difficulty retaining information and learning simple routines
- Confusion and behavior problems in new situations or places
- Short attention span
- Lack of curiosity
- Difficulty understanding social rules
- Sustained infantile behavior into toddlerhood or preschool years
- Difficulty understanding consequences of actions
- Limited and/or inconsistent communication skills
- Lack of age-appropriate self-help and self-care skills
francis1897 answered the question on March 10, 2023 at 07:05


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