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Child Not Responding to Their Name
A child not responding to their name often has ordinary causes — deep absorption in play, or simply not hearing well — so a hearing check always comes first. Most babies orient to their name by 6–9 months and respond reliably by 12 months; consistent non-response by around 12 months, especially with limited eye contact, pointing or babble, is worth a gentle developmental check. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer AnswerWhat does it mean if my child doesn't respond to their name?
A child not responding to their name can have many gentle explanations — deep focus, a hearing or ear issue, or simply their own pace — and is rarely worrying on its own. It matters more when it is consistent and sits alongside other communication or social signs. The first sensible step is a hearing check, then a developmental review. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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If your child doesn't respond to their name, first rule out hearing with a simple screen, then observe consistently across quiet and busy moments, watching the whole picture — eye contact, pointing, babble. Not responding by around 9–12 months, especially with other social-communication signs, is worth a developmental check. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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