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My son is 10 mos & he puts everything in his mouth, he especially likes paper, of any kind. i read this is a sign of a child who is autistic. worried!?

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Dr. Edward Zimmerman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Absolutely normal: At this age everything goes into the mouth...It is the child's way of exploring their surroundings; every 10 month old will act this way to some degree.

Answered 4/14/2016

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Perhaps: If it is autism there will be a lot of other symptoms. If it is a solitary act you should make sure that these things are not left around, for he will grow out of it.

Answered 6/3/2014

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