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Abnormal behaviour
My daughter is 18months old and is not talking but babbles random words sometimes and isn't responding to her name while playing most of the times. But she does respond when I call her for snacks. She still hasn't started mimicking us when we try to teach her hi, bye, blow a kiss, peek-a-boo, etc. We went to two bday parties and she started crying right from when we entered. She is scared of new faces. Also I had noticed that she preferred to play by herself exploring the function hall while other kids played in group and danced to music. Is this behaviour normal at her age? What can I do to make her comfortable with other kids and new faces?
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Please consult online or in person with a pediatric neurologist. These features point towards autism. Stop giving her screen, engage with humans and reduce sugar in diet.
She might need a behaviour therapist intervention after a pediatric neurologist consultations for the same
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Dr. Anuja Bharti
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Pune
Hello. As per your explanation of her behavior, it seems bit not normal for her age.
You need to consult a developmental pediatrician and take further call as advised by them.
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Dr. Alpana Meena
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Sawai Madhopur
This behaviour is not normal
U need to consult online physically or online for proper history
Some pointers like child is making eye contact or not, is she making circling motions, is she comfortable in crowded places, is she playing with other kids
If this points are absent then might be signs of autism
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