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17-month-old doesn't talk, wave or point

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flyingkittens · 26/10/2023 20:58

Just that really. I'm worried about my 17-month-old son.

He walks, climbs on things, spins, clap etc... but won't wave, point, look at what I point to.
He also doesn't speak. He repeats "mamama" but doesn't associate it with me. He doesn't know any actual words, doesn't know animals/body parts/every day items, doesn't imitate animal sounds, won't bring a toy if we ask him. He will however give us a toy he is interested in, give me my glasses, etc...

Is this normal?

thank you

OP posts:
Leedslel · 26/01/2024 15:00

Hello, how are things now?

i have 19 month old twins. One of them is the exact same!! he’s on the waiting list for a hearing test and SALT. Early signs of autism have been mentioned.

Vittoria123 · 07/07/2024 16:32

flyingkittens · 26/10/2023 20:58

Just that really. I'm worried about my 17-month-old son.

He walks, climbs on things, spins, clap etc... but won't wave, point, look at what I point to.
He also doesn't speak. He repeats "mamama" but doesn't associate it with me. He doesn't know any actual words, doesn't know animals/body parts/every day items, doesn't imitate animal sounds, won't bring a toy if we ask him. He will however give us a toy he is interested in, give me my glasses, etc...

Is this normal?

thank you

Hi how’s your little one doing now ?

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