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Closing ears all of a sudden
Hi doctors my baby is 13 months old she is on track very good with communication skills has good eye contact has smile points at things understands commands responds to name etc but suddenly from last 2 days i observed she suddenly closing her ears doesn't seem distressed there was no loud sound either it was just me and husband talking and she did it thrice in different intervals
Google says it's classic sign of autism and it's giving me so much of anxiety
Is it autism ? Becuase there was no sound at all
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As per your description of the child behaviour the baby does not show evidence of autism. Not sure if that behaviour is lasting for some time. We should not worry about every behavioural change in the child. Autistic children don’t have communication skills and social interaction. Check if ears are normal.
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No, this behavior alone does not mean your baby has autism. This behavior frequently stems from normal sensory exploration, where toddlers deliberately block out ambient noise to experiment with how their hands alter the volume of their environment. Other common possibilities include a mild ear ache from fluid build-up or upcoming teething discomfort, which can make babies touch or cover their ears.Because your child is meeting all critical social communication milestones—including demonstrating strong eye contact, smiling, pointing, and responding to commands and her name—autism is highly unlikely. You can support her by offering calm sensory play or gentle ear massages
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly show once physically to nearby pediatrician
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Usually this Ear closing is normal habitual or playful activity and your kid is good in communication with eye contact.. but your Google says it's autism.
But I say let's wait for 15 days even after that if she is doing then you need to worry
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Based on what you have described, I would not consider occasional ear-covering alone to be a sign of autism, especially when your daughter has good eye contact, responds to her name, points to things, understands commands, smiles socially, and communicates well. Many toddlers briefly cover their ears as part of normal exploration or play. I would simply observe for now. If she continues to meet her developmental milestones and remains socially interactive, there is no reason to suspect autism from this behavior alone. Try not to rely on Google for isolated symptoms, as it often increases anxiety. If you notice any loss of skills, poor eye contact, reduced response to name, or persistent repetitive behaviors, then discuss it with your pediatrician.
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