Abstract
A child with delayed development and behavioral abnormalities presents a clinical challenge to the physician caring for children. Understanding of normal milestones and behavior, and the importance of the environment are necessary in making an accurate diagnosis and planning treatment. Maternal deprivation may produce a picture that initially suggests mild mental retardation. Differentiation is possible by a closer look at the child's developmental and behavioral characteristics and some associated specific physical features.
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