Hello, I'm from Mongolia. My 18 months old nephew doesn't respond to his name. But He likes to listen to music but only repeating to few songs and also enjoy watching MV. He likes to close and open doors, turn on&off lights, playing with his own clothes(not his all clothes only with his sweat shirt), and likes the sound of knocking he holds my hand to make knocking nose. And also cant walk by himself when he does he losts control and fell down( hits his head everytime he fell) sometimes tip toeing. Is this autism? Because in my country there is no such an information about autism and also any doctor or therapies.
no one here can tell you if this is autism.
https://apps.allianzworldwidecare.com/poi/hospital-doctor...
you need to see a doctor. yes, there are doctors in mongolia.
khairete
S.
You have access to the internet but not to any doctors?
Maybe these people can help:
https://www.facebook.com/Autism.Association.Mongolia/
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are his parents as concerned about him as you are?
what about his doctor?
He sounds like any 18month I know!! They love to have selective hearing.
they LOVE to turn lights on and off and open and close doors - they are learning how things work.
he's 18 months old - he hasn't been walking for 20 years. Hell - I know adults that trip and fall. I know people who LOVE to tip-toe walk too.
I wouldn't even begin to label a child at 18 months. If you are that concerned? You should video tape what concerns you and take it to the pediatrician. If the parents and the doctors are NOT concerned? WHY are you?!
These can be signs of autism. I suggest that your sister take him to the pediatrician to ask this question.
Does your sister Iive in Mongolia? You ay not much is known about autism. I don't know anything about Mongolia. If I were her, I'd find a way to see a professional health care provider who could evaluate your nephew.
My son at 18 months displayed similar behavior to what you describe. It wasn't autism. It can be, but in our case (and many cases) it is not.
Don't be so quick to label him. Ours was mislabeled and it created a whole slew of problems. Because we were focusing on something else (autism) we missed the obvious. And he wasn't treated for his real issue.
If he's not responding to his name, is he responding to sounds in general? I'd rule out the basic medical reasons for kids not responding first.
His parents should ask these questions to his pediatrician.
Googling stuff on internet is not a great idea. Because you can say "Oh yes he does this, and that, and this.." and it's easy to fit your symptoms to a diagnosis. It's better to have someone objectively observe him, someone who is trained. But make sure to have his ears checked. When kids don't respond and don't talk, they may have hearing issues. Remember if they are not developing speech through hearing, they find other ways to communicate - like knocking, etc.
Thanks for coming here.
May I suggest: http://www.babycenter.com which is a wonderful source for information on babies through elemetnary school.
I am not a medical professional, but it sounds to me as if your nephew has developmental delays. If he holds your hand, I would take that as an encouraging child. Many autistic children will not permit themselves to be touched.
Our son, who is not autistic, enjoyed doing the same thing and saying the same things over and over...it is the way that kids reinforce learning to themselves.
Are you saying his parents have no access to a doctor of any kind? Or are you saying you don't know of any doctors who deal with autism?
I think his parents should talk to a doctor or nurse practitioner somewhere, anywhere, about the fact that he's not walking at 18 months. I wouldn't worry about the other things - kids fall, they ignore people, they find little obsessions like flipping on lights or being comforted by a particular fabric. My son loved a particular blanket, and especially the binding on the edge, and he does not have autism.
Autism is a big spectrum, and not all children have the same habits or patterns.
Please research responsible sites that will detail sensible therapies that benefit all kids (autistic or not), and try very hard not to diagnose on your own or by consulting strangers on the internet. We are largely a responsible group here at Mamapedia, but not all sites are that way at all! And many "official" looking websites are just promoting some rumors or biased viewpoints, so you can't believe everything you read, not at all.
I have a suggestion u said he likes music sing his name to him might work
Hello and welcome to the United States.I couldn't tell if you are actually here and from Mongolia or still there.. My nephew is married to a girl from Mongolia.His wedding was beautiful and they incorporated American and Mongolian tradition at a Catholic church and reception-featured the deep throat singing by one of her brothers. You are from a wonderful country. At any rate about your little nephew...I also have worked with children with autism and you never know clearly anything until there is a doctor visit and a complete diagnosis. He sounds like a lot of normal little people who simply progress at their own pace. I liked the suggestion about singing his name. And there are plenty of websites to just read. And if his parents aren't worried don't you worry either. Just love him to pieces. As he grows they will find out.
