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18 months baby

2021-11-11 06:47:36
How can I b sure that my child is not having ASD..as he does everything well..maintains eye contact..plays game..shows his emotions..he even knows to use spoon oximeter keys ..connect earphone charger to phones but from few days he has stopped responding to his names and forgetting the activities he was doing like namaste flying kiss etc..m much worried..is there anything to worry about??
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Hello,you can't label him ASD without evaluation.But you should encourage him to engage in conversation and socialise with other kids.For any other concern,you can book online slot. Thank you

Answered2021-11-12 05:54:03

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Please don't label him. Wait and watch. You continue to guide him  .put on music, play hide and seek, give him drawing crayons and paper. You also do it in his presence After a month you report and go for counseller

Answered2021-11-11 09:31:36

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Give him a few days. It’s probably just a phase. Does not look like he had ADHD.

Answered2021-11-11 06:53:15

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