Are not reacting to your name, lining up toys, and not talking much signs of autism in a 25-month-old?

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I read your query and can understand your concern. Yes, delayed language development, the likeness of sameness, lining toys, and not reacting to names could be early symptoms of autism. I need information about the following to assist further. Does she make eye contact? Does she identify you as her primary caretaker? Does she smile when other children or any other person tries to talk? However, consult a psychiatrist for evaluation, if possible.

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I read your query and can understand your concern. Suppose she is making eye contact, smiling at you or other family members, laughs or tries to make contact with other kids, and considers you the most important caretaker but also likes others, then in my opinion, we can rule out the autistic disorder. She is too young. If her milestones are okay and, other than language, she is growing normally, then you can stay relaxed. Lining up toys is not a very important red flag. A lot of children play like she is playing in pictures. The likeness of sameness, getting anxious when the familial surrounding is changed, having no social smile, and no language development are seen commonly in autistic disorders. How much time does she spend on screens? If she spends much time on screen and there are not many family members to play with her, then yes, it is normal to see delayed language. However, try to spend more time with her and play with her, and she will be okay. Also, please check if her hearing is okay. Put one finger over her ear and ask someone to make a loud sound from some distance and see if she reacts. Repeat with another ear too. If her hearing is okay, then I do not think there is a need to get worried. Once you have access to a doctor, get her hearing checked adequately and get her assessed. But everything shall be fine.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.