Why Does My Toddler Not Respond to His Name? It's one of the first things parents notice. You call your child's name and get nothing. No eye contact, no turn of the head, no pause in what they're doing. For some families this is a phase. For others it's the first observation that leads to an autism evaluation. Knowing the difference requires looking at age and pattern, not any single moment. This guide covers when name-response is and isn't a concern, what to watch for alongside it, and what to
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