19 month old possible Autism?

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I really noticed how isolated my daughter has become today when I met up with a friend with a child a couple of months older than her.
In all honesty, my dd had absolutely no interest in playing with anyone.
She is a very physically able child, walked at 9 months and loves to run around, she is seemingly a reasonably cover child but she can obsess over things. For example today instead of playing with the other children she sat on her own in the corner and repeatedly clipped and Unclipped the clips on a baby seat. I eventually took her away to encourage play with other kids and she went ballistic, only to go back to it about 20 mins later.
I found a list online and most of them sum up my daughter, I'm not concerned she has autism.
She will not, ever, respond to her name. No matter how many times you say it, you could shout it in her ear and she would ignore you! This is one of the main things that concerns me!
She doesn't point to things, she will reach for something if she wants it and "moan" for you to get it.
She says mummy, daddy, uh oh, bubble, pop, row row (from row row your boat) and understands very basic commands like "bedtime".
Apart from that she can not or will not follow any instructions. She doesn't understand why she can't do things, ie going outside with no shoes on...even when I show her the shoes and point to outside (my friends daughter seems to understand a lot of what she's saying and replies with okay)
My main concerns are her lack of social interaction, lack of responding to her name, pointing, massive tantrums, pulling very very expressive faces and closing her eyes, scrunching up her face and shaking her head and repetitive obsessive behaviour.
Am I wrong to be concerned? I think I'm going to call the doctors tomorrow.
I'd day my dd demonstrates 90% of the characteristics on this list!
teachmetotalk.com/2008/03/14/could-my-toddler-be-autistic-signs-of-autism-in-toddlers/

Sounds like most toddlers! Give it time. If you're still worried in six months, look into it then.

I disagree with previous poster.

I would say it's definitely worth going to your doctor, and think you are absolutely right to follow your instincts. 'giving it six months' could be hugely detrimental to your dd's development, if she needs extra help.

best of luck.

Have you had her hearing checked?

I don't think it does sound like normal toddlers either, I think it is wise to check, and I don't normally say that.

That said it could be that she's just a bit behind in her milestones

Yes see doctor but what support is available for children so young?

I agree -- see your doctor or HV and push for a hearing test first but follow up further if there are no hearing issues.

My friend's son had very similar symptoms and has just been diagnosed with glue ear. I think you should go and get any physical causes ruled out sooner rather than later.

My dd was like this I took her to the gp at 18 months who told me she was fine because she made eye contact with her I flagged it up again at her two year check and was referred for a hearing test which came back fine. It now been two years of various assessments and she has finally been diagnosed with autism and sensory processing disorder. Of course this may not be the same for your dd but all I can say is trust your gut instinct and don't be fobbed off.

I replied to your other thread. I strongly disagree that this sounds like typical behaviour and you are right to get her checked out

My story is very similar to yours, Scoose.

Tanuk it's s bloody hard slog isn't it

Could be sensory issues and or asd. I would discuss it with the gp and push for hearing test but where I live there is a 9 month wait so might be worth getting that done privately to speed things up. Professionals tend not to diagnose developmental issues in children so young so be prepared for a lot of being told to "wait" and see how she is in 6 months, one year etc. in the meantime try not to force her to play with other kids if she doesn't want to and keep a routine.

Luckily where we are they do hearing tests quickly at this age .. Within the month if GP refers

She hasn't had her hearing tested, I'm going to request it tomorrow.
I'm really worried about being told to wait, my nephew has aspergegs and the only reason he's managed it so well is because his mother (my sister) picked it up so early and nagged and nagged doctors and knew how to help him properly.
I am going to make a list but really don't know how else to get taken seriously.
I lived in the same house as my nephew for the first 4 years of his life and I am spotting a lot of similarities between him and my dd.
Just want her to get help with whatever it is that is affecting her.

I would talk to your GP. A hearing test is a good idea, as is a referral to a developmental paediatrician. If they feel that there are autistic tendencies, you're out nice and early for interventions, and if not, you'll hopefully be reassured. There may also be local speech and language drop in sessions which can be helpful. Good luck.

Well I'd say there is no harm in getting some checks done.
Much of what you describe is common behaviour for many toddlers.
Tantrums, ignoring you, getting very caught up in particular activities. My 21 month old doesn't have a very large vocabulary yet and doesn't really play 'with' other children. She has good understanding but if she wants something then she wants it no matter how we explain to her that its not allowed or dangerous.
At this age they have no real understanding of how other people see the world. She thinks you want what she wants and can't comprehend why you don't.
But if you have a good understanding of what you're looking for I'd trust your instincts. Be prepared to be pushy. You know what you want. Insist on it.

Saw the gp who has referred her to a paediatrician and to get her ears checked through our private healthcare :) fingers crossed