Developmentally Delayed

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Developmentally Delayed
By ck

First off, ask the mom what she would like you work with him on. Be sure that she has realistic expectations for what you accomplish. Where was he diagnosed, who diagnosed him? What do they have to say about this, what
are their suggestions, what are the areas that he tested low in, where does he need the help? Get yourself a copy of or a chart of typical development skills and check out where the child stands in reference to that. You should be able to get something from the library if you do not have personal resources. Typical parenting magazines should also have this kind of stuff, too. The library

& book store are great resources for books on things to do with the child.
You may want to start with the basic primary colors & shapes (circle, square, triangle), then move up to secondary colors & shapes (rectangle, oval, diamond). Sounds like he'll be working with you receptively (pointing) rather than expressively (verbally) at first.
Do lots of reading, use lots of simple language. Talk about the pictures, talk about the stories, act out the stories with toys, etc. Give him lots of processing time, he may need it.
I certainly hope the child is going into some sort of special schooling program so that he can get the help that he needs. Has the mom contacted her local school district? Is she aware that the local schools must provide services for "special need" children from age 3? It's the law!