Sophia is very worried about development of her daughter, especially with regard to major changes like rolling over, sitting up, and walking. Sophia has been given a list by her pediatrician indicating the median age at which children typically exhibit such abilities. Sophia's daughter typically exhibits the various abilities approximately one month after the ages noted on the list. What should Sophia's pediatrician tell her about her concerns?

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The fact that Sophia's daughter is exhibiting the various abilities only one month after the ages noted on the list indicates that her development is still within the range of normal. It is common for children to develop at slightly different rates and there is nothing to suggest that Sophia's daughter has any developmental disabilities. As long as she continues to develop each skill, she is likely to catch up and her development should not be a cause for concern. Option D is incorrect because developmental milestones are estimated for both males and females, not just males.

Sophia Is Very Worried About Development of Her Daughter, Especially