COuld my 14 month old be autistic?

[jkell]

Need some help as I'm on fertility drugs which make me very obsessive...and suddenly I am feeling very worried about my daughter.  She's 14 months old and I started to worry because she doesn't say "Mama" yet.  She does say "ok", "yay", "hi", "bye", and "dada" plus the occasional "ooh, it sounded like she said "xyz".  Yesterday i did two tests i saw on 60 minutes and she passed (stand behind her and say her name and she turned and then also showing her a toy and she grabbed for it.) she likes books but i feel like she's mostly interested in turning the pages and lifting the flaps.  SHe makes eye contact in her high chair but on the ground she's just from toy to toy...she babbles but she's not really playing with me.  She's very advanced physically--walking at 10 months.  TOday she climbed backwards up a slide and clapped for herself and said "yay"...so then i feel like she's fine but 10 minutes later i'm wondering why she is not really interested in playing with me with toys.  (She will play peek a boo and hide and seek but not with toys.)  Any perspective is welcome.

[allmymarbles]

One of my children, a daughter, didn't like toys, not even dolls, until she was two. She grew up to be perfectly normal. Go figure.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Just based on your post, your daughter appears to be normal healthy and happy child. Not all children are interested in toys and usually get bored with the same toy soon. The trick is to take out a few toys at a time and when the child loses interest, to replace with the ones kept hidden. You can also change one toy after 2-3 days or any other way you are comfortable with.
Also, she may be possessive of her toys—not wanting to share her little games with toys with you. But maybe she’ll play with you games like ‘peek a boo’ or ‘clap clap’ etc. This is normal behavior—when she is on ground—she likes to explore and may not want to make eye contact with you less you distract her from her persuits—kids are smart!!
I know you would love your little one to call you Mamma—have patience and you will be rewarded. You can point towards yourself and say Mamma on and off. Talk to her and use phrases like Mumma loves you, Mumma hugs you etc etc. Also, all those at home should keep talking to her. Pay nursery rhymes and other such educational videos for her. This will increase her vocabulary and encourage her to talk.
Worry only if she does not start speaking by 2 years of age. Also, you can discuss your worries with her pediatrician who can examine her with respect to your worries.
Take care!

The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.

[jkell]

to clarify, she will play with toys but she's not interested in playing with toys with ME unless she's trapped in her high chair.