I wasn't sure which category to choose and I posted this twice on mumsnet. Apologies for sp@mming. I promise to delete the duplicate when I know which one gets most views.
Ok, I know this is been discussed over and over again here and the typical answer is to see a doctor. Yes, I agree but I need to know your experience which could help me to understand this little better.
My DD is 16 months old and she used to be attentive - like 4 months ago and now she seems very much occupied and rarely make direct eye contact nor respond to her name. (well she never responded to her name) but she used to be a little bit more attentive and used look at my face.
Little bit about her do/don't
- She looks at me and eye contact when playing peek-a-boo. THE ONLY TIME SHE DOES IT EXPECT WHEN CRYING.
- She plays with her toys.
- She runs around and likes be chased.
- Use us to get what she wants. - but don't point at them herself instead take our hands to them.
- Use my phone and even play videos on youtube. - even able to skip the commercials if she feels like.
- Pet our cat - not very pleasant way.
- Climb up/down the bed and sofa.
- Recognise different types of food.
- Knows her toothbrush, comb and then respond to them accordingly. Sometimes she tries to do it her self.
- She extends her arms and asks to be picked up.
Don't
- Point at things
- Recognise her name
- Direct eye contact - when we need her to
I know some children develop later in their toddler years and some, unfortunately get diagnosed with ASD.
Please share your experience I am really desperate.