Does a speech delay necessarily mean autism?
Understand the difference between delayed speech and broader communication difficulties, and when an assessment may help.
Read articleTayfLink helps families understand developmental indicators and consider clearer next steps through guidance tools and accessible medical information.
We are also building a digital experience that connects assessment, guidance, and follow-up in a more coordinated care journey for each child.
Available in Arabic. The screening provides initial guidance. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for professional assessment.
Every child develops differently, but repeated differences in communication, play, or response may be worth discussing with a qualified professional.

A child may not always turn when called or may respond to their name inconsistently.

A child may use only a few words or find it difficult to express what they need.

A child may prefer to play alone or avoid shared play with other children.

A child may repeat certain movements or be strongly affected by sounds or unexpected change.
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Important: One observation alone does not mean that a child has autism. A repeated pattern is what may deserve discussion with a professional.
Review selected age-appropriate developmental, communication, and behavioral indicators through a clear, non-diagnostic screening experience.
Select the age band closest to your child so the most relevant questions are shown.
Review simple questions about selected developmental, communication, and behavioral indicators.
Read a concise guidance summary, with the option to save a local PDF for future reference.
The questionnaire is an initial guidance tool and does not replace professional assessment when needed.
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Learn how the Arabic questionnaire works and how to use its initial guidance.
contact@tayflink.comIt is an Arabic guidance tool that helps families review selected developmental, communication, and behavioral indicators through age-appropriate questions. It provides a concise summary and guidance about what may deserve follow-up.
Available in Arabic. Review selected developmental and communication indicators through the developmental screening.