Not responding to name

[M0m23]

Has anyone got or had a 16 month old not responding to their name and it not be autism?

This is all I can think of that it could be.

The Dr has referred my son to a hearing test which we are still waiting on.
Health visitor doesn't seem concerned.

I feel like I am losing my mind, why doesn't he respond still. He understands simple phrases and directions/instructions such as do you want a biscuit he will head to the kitchen or bath time he will climb the stairs to the bathroom and where is your digger he will go and get it.

Surely if he was autistic he would find it hard to understand these things?
But on these posts when I ask for help. People just reply saying it is either a possible sign of autism or not to worry.
I would like if people had their own experiences similar to me

Same story. My 15 months old baby does not respond to her name. Here I want to point out that earlier when she was like 9-10 months old, she used to respond very well to her name. But now she does not turn her head and remains busy in whatever she is doing.

She also understands verbal commands very well. She also likes to play with me. e.g. She knows "1,2,3" means I will hold her and make her jump in air. So whenever I say "let's do 1,2,3"...It will catch her attention and She comes near me and extends her arms to me.

Another thing, She is very clingy to me If I enter the room she acknowledges it and comes to me 8/10 times.

What shall I make out of it ?? Not responding to name is one red flag...but what about other things. Please if someone can answer the OP as well as to me.

Thank you for responding.
Yes it's difficult isn't it

People say to me it is probably him being ignorant.
But I do try to always add his name into a command I tell him
But he is just not bothered about when I call him at all.
It is worrying isn't it to wonder if they don't understand or it could be autism as that's a red flag or they are just too busy to be bothered by us

I have no help as this was my DS at until about 19 months 🤔. Since then it's been totally fine but I still worry about him now at 3.

How's speach and language coming along? Pointing? Bringing you toys?

He was pointing but now he gestures with his whole hand....more like he holds his hand out for something...like a book or snack he wants in the direction he is gesturing.
He does bring some toys and brings me my slippers.
Hopefully he is just a slow burner 🤞🏻

I’m worried about this as well. My son is 10.5 months. But my husband came in and called his name just without thinking and he turned instantly. But definitely other times I call and he isn’t turning. Not sure if it is me calling him too much and he’s just getting tired of my voice and ignoring! I read somewhere we shouldn’t call more than 10 times a day

I'm not going to lie I deffinatly call him more than 10 times a day.
It just so upsetting knowing your child is either unable to recognise you are calling them or is delayed

I have the same problem with my 26 month old son now. He stops responding to his name, he is not pointing also, he is fussy all the time. He dont bring toys to me. He is just busy or fussy. I am really worried and depressed. I know this post is old, any update about your child?

@HeyMom I'm sorry that you're struggling.

The OP is unlikely to see your post unless you @ her so it might be best to do that or start your own thread.

If you're concerned at all though, and your in the U.K. please talk to your HV and ask them to do an Ages & Stages screening and also ask fir a referral for a hearing test and SLT (Speech & Language Therapy).

26 months old not responding to name

my son used to responds to his name then lately became difficult to respond. He is fussy most of the time. He doesnt point also to things that he wants, he just do hand leading. Most of the time he would wake up at 5am to cry for reason I dont know. He speaks few words and most of it I think he copies to his 3 year old brother. I saw the pedia yesterday and told me that he is high chance of having autism but advised to wait and see until January if there would be improvement once we remove screen time.

I struggled lately because of always changing my nanny. I worked 12 hrs a day and most of the time nanny would turn the tv on to wntertain my kods as she dont know them yet to stop them from crying.

Aside from above mentioned concerns, he is a picky eater and he loves to play with lids and still put toys to his mouth.

Anybody experience the same but your child is not autistic?

@M0m23 hi, if you're still there could you please update? Hope everything's well x

@HeyMom I really would try and start your own thread. You may get a few MNers responding.

Hi any update please ? ❤️

Hi
any update please ? ❤️

How’s your little one doing ? Any improvements ❤️