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3yrs old with speech delay
My son 2yr11mth,first child,concern is he does not respond to his name even when we call out right in his face n he also avoids eye contact when we talk.He doesn't call us dad/mom.He learns fast n speaks n sings rhymes,alphabets hindi/English,numbers,name days months, names things around him. He doesn't talk in sentences,uses gesture,recently started asking for things by telling,if we ask what do u want he says water,brush etc.He follows most of the commands ,shares his joy,plays football,colouring,climbs,reads .If we hide in the room n call his name,he finds us .Maintains good eye contact when we teach something or,when he asks for something .He keeps humming rhymes n talks to himself the entire day which often seems very irritating.He has not been in company of children his age due to covid n did use to watch mobile n tv. His paediatrician n child psychologist have ruled out autism,they say he is hyperactive n will catch once he is with kids his age.I am confused please suggest.
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Hi, If the paediatrician and psychologist have seen the child, then nothing to worry. Give him some more time. He seems improving with time
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Hi..thanks for the detailed history Since his psychologist and paediatrician have already ruled out autism by screening him. As you have rightly noted it is because of the absence of company of peers which has made him hyperactive. I would like to suggest you to follow a few steps,but it requires a lot of patience and work from parents and he will surely improve. first we do some behavioural therapy and wait for a considerable time,before starting medications. 1. spending even 20 minutes outside everyday ,even ur own terrace is enough, this will help him vent out . 2. A rewards chart at home, can help motivate him .Reinforce him to look into ur eyes and speak every time he distracts and reward him every time he follows with a star. 3.Give a balanced diet containing all vegetables , fruits and good quality protein.Allow self feeding and monitor him. 4.Try to spend more time with him,if you notice him talking to himself go to him immediately and initiate a conversation. 5.Teach him simple house chores and make him to do it along with you. 6.Find out what he likes -eg: colouring or football and encourage him to do it everyday. 7.Restrict screen time
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