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Autistic child
My son 13 months old
What he does : 1.listen favourite songs 2. Lovrales to play peekboo since 8 month till date 3. smiles for his favourite songs or any character 4. Try to find out things if hidden 5. loves to go out 6.he knows when we bring his food automatically he comes up to us.
6. Once he tries to start tv with ac remote since he thought it's remote anyway. Walk wihout support
7. Hold our hand or stand in front of us to pick him up
What he don't do
1. Still don't recognise his name 2. Rarely look into anyone's eye 3. Rarely smiles back.
Is he autistic? No history of autism with my or his father side.
Someone says due to he is been watching tv for long time he has slower in recognition.
I am confused and worried.
Hi,
Autism is lack of social interaction and communication with repetitive behaviour.
At the age of 13 months it is very difficult to diagnose autism
With signs and symptoms that you have written your child is a high risk to develop autism
Next Steps
Zero screen time for child i.e no TV and Mobile
Do more interaction with child like play with him , make funny faces, just behave Like a joker 🃏.
Make regular sleep pattern of baby
Health Tips
Consult with Pediatrician after 1 month
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