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What Causes Delayed Speech Development In A Child?
Question: dear sir,
my 2 yrs old daughter is unable to speak and respond on any commands. when she was 1.5 yrs old she was able to speak some short words like papa mama tata etc. but she suddenly stopped responding. some of the local doctors suggested that she might have hearing loss but she responds to her favourite songs.
some says that it may be earlier symptoms of AUTISM. kindly guide me what can be done. i am residing at bindki near XXXXXXX
thanks
my 2 yrs old daughter is unable to speak and respond on any commands. when she was 1.5 yrs old she was able to speak some short words like papa mama tata etc. but she suddenly stopped responding. some of the local doctors suggested that she might have hearing loss but she responds to her favourite songs.
some says that it may be earlier symptoms of AUTISM. kindly guide me what can be done. i am residing at bindki near XXXXXXX
thanks
Brief Answer:
Differential diagnosis and management
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX XXXXXXX thanks for asking from HCM.
I can understand your concern. As your child has developed symptoms spontaneously without any preceding illness, it could be
: Autism
: Mutism
: Some gradually increasing mass lesion in brain like benign mass
You should consult child psychiatrist in XXXXXXX government medical college. The doctor will examine her higher mental function, IQ. He might advise
: MRI of brain to rule out any possibility of mass lesion
If everything comes normal, diagnosis of "autism / mutism" might be confirmed. It is possible to treat these condition with the help of medication and behavioural therapy, familial support. The medication which might help her
: SSRI (antidepressants) - It includes escitalopram, fluoxetine etc.
: Antipsychotics like Risperidone, Haloperidol.
You can take it after proper prescription from psychiatrist.
Hope it will help you. Thanks. Take care.
Differential diagnosis and management
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX XXXXXXX thanks for asking from HCM.
I can understand your concern. As your child has developed symptoms spontaneously without any preceding illness, it could be
: Autism
: Mutism
: Some gradually increasing mass lesion in brain like benign mass
You should consult child psychiatrist in XXXXXXX government medical college. The doctor will examine her higher mental function, IQ. He might advise
: MRI of brain to rule out any possibility of mass lesion
If everything comes normal, diagnosis of "autism / mutism" might be confirmed. It is possible to treat these condition with the help of medication and behavioural therapy, familial support. The medication which might help her
: SSRI (antidepressants) - It includes escitalopram, fluoxetine etc.
: Antipsychotics like Risperidone, Haloperidol.
You can take it after proper prescription from psychiatrist.
Hope it will help you. Thanks. Take care.
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