طفل عمره ١٨ شهراً لا يقول أي كلمة، ولا يشير للأشياء، ولا يستجيب لاسمه، ولا يتواصل بالعين. ما التصرف الأنسب؟

An 18-month-old says no words, does not point, does not respond to his name and avoids eye contact. What is the best action?

1. Refer for developmental, hearing and autism assessment
2. Wait until age 5, then assess
3. Give vitamins and wait for improvement
4. Reassure the parents that boys usually talk late

Answer: A) Refer for developmental, hearing and autism assessment. No words, pointing, name response or eye contact at 18 months are red flags; early intervention improves outcomes, and hearing is checked first.