I thought about this a lot over night. You have 26 years experience so you definitely know it is clearly a developmental delay. But I am really concerned its hearing related. Try saying his name in a quiet voice from behind him and see if he turns around. I could be totally wrong, but I'm just sensitive to hearing impairment. I live with it every day. I have to look at peoples mouths when they talk to me. In a loud setting, like daycare, its even worse. I have to admit, sometimes I just smile and nod. But think about a hearing screening for the little guy. The parents will at least agree to that I hope. As for the parents not seeming to care, I have nothing to add. The others are right, you can't change parents so don't even try. They WILL care when they see how expensive hearing aids are. I choose not to use hearing aids (can't afford them), but I'm a gosh darn adult. Poor kid. PLEASE let me know what you think and keep me updated.

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