In the Denver II, what does a 'Normal' result indicate?

• A. Suspect—needs further evaluation.
• B. Delay—definite concern.
• C. Unable to determine.
• D. Normal (typical development).

Answer: (D)

A Normal result means the child showed age-appropriate performance on the items tested, indicating typical development for their age across the domains evaluated by the Denver II (such as personal-social, fine motor/adaptive, language, and gross motor). It signals no evidence of delay in this screening. Remember, the Denver II is a screening tool, not a diagnosis, so a Normal result suggests typical development but doesn’t rule out issues that might appear with a full evaluation. The other options reflect concerns or uncertainty: a category indicating suspicion or definite delay would prompt closer follow-up or a more formal assessment, and an Unable to determine flag would mean there wasn’t enough information to judge.