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Child health related to risk of autism

2018-02-05 14:45:48
Hello doctor- I live in gurgaon and have a kid of 28 months old. But he has yet not picked up speaking and other related skills. Some doctors say it may be risk of autism. Can you help us?
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Hi thanks for writing to Practo.  It's important to assess eye contact and behaviour of baby for this problem. Better get in touch with developmental specialised pediatrician. They would assess it and analyse and start required behaviour and speech therapy. But surely 2 years is age to intervene.

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