12 month old can’t clap or point

[Amiem1992x]

Hi all,

just looking for some advice, my 1 year old (just turned 1 on April 22nd) wont clap, wave or point. I have never been worried about her until a family member commented on her development and inclined she was behind. She in my eyes is doing well, makes good eye contact, reacts to name being called. Has been crawling since 8 months old, can say mama, dada, baba babbles all day long. Close to walking, has taken a step or two but confident walking along furniture and with her Walker.

i was with my public health nurse (I’m in Ireland) this month which would be health visitor in UK I mentioned my baby doesn’t clap or wave she seemed suprised but not concerned. I have tried many times to get her to mimic me but just refuses to, will laugh when I try to get her to do it with me. She doesn’t go to nursery I’m trying to get her in, she’s never really around other children other then my family’s kids here and there so it’s just most of the time.

Im now worried I’m failing her and that she’s behind. I know all kids develop at different times but I’m going out my mind with anxiety over this and whether she’s showing signs of autism or not. I’m greatful of Any advice that may be given xx

My 11 month old can clap (but not point or wave), she is able not crawl or pull to standing and she is nowhere near walking yet. Sounds like your little one is concentrating on her gross motor and communication skills for now, fine motor will catch up. She sounds like she is doing fine and nothing that you have written says autism to me.

'not able..'

Sounds like your child is concentrating on other things. My child was a late talker but that was probably bc me and dh were tuned into her needs so much she didn't need to learn her words. She spent the next few years constantly singing her little heart out.

Think about it. Why would she feel the need to clap? What does she gain from it? Same for pointing. If you are attentive and give her what she needs (drink, snack, dummy) based on how she is acting/looking around and chatty/describing things with her why would she point? She would much rather put her energy and brain power into learning to walk, which is kind of sensible of you think about it 😅

She will get there when she's ready. They are constantly learning at this age. Ifs she's not doing all the normal things by three thats the time to start wondering whether something is up.

@Amiem1992x do you have an update 😊