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2020-12-23 14:08:09
My toddler is 13 month now. She started walking in 10 month. But still she doesn't point to get anything. She try to reach there and if she cannot she screams. I was reading about autism.is this normal behaviour. Otherwise she is fine.
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This is not autism but don’t let her this type of behavior continue . Do her Hb also as anemia can also cause irritability

Answered2020-12-23 14:11:15

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Hi! Need details about other development milestones. Plz discuss with your pediatrician during your vaccine visits .

Answered2020-12-24 07:11:40

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Need more details as far as history is concerned. Too early to call autism. Watch for peer and social interaction

Answered2020-12-23 18:36:11

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Hi, More detailed history required Does she make eye contact?
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Meet a nearby paediatrician and get her assessed thoroughly.

Answered2020-12-23 16:44:31

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