If a child is not responding when called, does it already mean that he is autistic?

Question

my child is only 1 yr and 5mos old. he is not deaf. but he only choses the people he wants to deal with. is that normal?

Answer 1

Get him tested as soon as possible, don't delay it.

Answer 2

it doesn't mean he is autistic. there could be a number of other reasons why he is not responding. the best option is to bring him to a professional.

Answer 3

He doesn't sound autistic if he is simply choosing who he wants to deal with.  Perhaps he is just choosy.  Autistic children don't respond to anyone really, they tend to bang their heads on walls and they don't understand social cues, they start regressing verbally, etc.

Best to ask your pediatrician if you think that your child is not developing normally.