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Could my 2 year olds ear problems cause autism like symptoms?
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Yes: A child whose hearing is impaired obviously may not respond normally to verbal social cues and may also simply misunderstand what is said to her. These difficulties are sometimes confused with autism.
Answered 11/8/2014
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Fluctuating hearing: Loss from chronic middle ear effusion does not impact a child's intent to communicate socially, nor to engage in reciprocal social interaction or pretend play. See the m-chat on firstsigns.Org. A 12-month-old should point for desired objects; a 14-16 month-old should point to share interest & look at items to which parents point. Joint attention (shared interest) precedes social communication.
Answered 4/3/2013
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