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My son 9 month old. He weighs perfect as per his age. He eats solid and breastfeeding well. Suddenly went to video on autism I got worried. My son sits well also try to hold someone or chair or bed to get up. My concern is he still doesn't respond to his name since he has many nicknames but he doesn't look to anyone when called. He does laugh when we laugh or try to make him laugh. He cry sometimes extremely but Console as soon as we take him out. Hasn't strt speaking anything yet. Is it normal?
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Hi, I understand your concerns but response to name can take upto a year to come. You mentioned he hasn’t started speaking... but Has your child started babbling? There is a big difference. From what you describe presently I wouldn’t worry.
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Hello Mum,
You have to be sure about his hearing. If he is not listening to his names get a thorough Pediatric Consultation .
Before thinking about autism ( which is little early to think at 9months) you should get his hearing test done.
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consult a Pediatrician online / physical for a better idea.
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By 9months baby must utter monosyllabic words atleast ma and must have eyecontact when u talk with him.
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If not plz visit a pediatrician,get his Growth and development assessed asap.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
He looks a normal kid as per your description. Does he make eye contact?
The child needs to be examined thoroughly.
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Consult online or meet your paediatrician.
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