My child rarely looks at my face when I call their name or play with them. Should I encourage more eye contact?

Looking at a face for a long time is not the only sign of interaction. Notice your child's other ways of responding, such as looking at the same object, pausing to listen, moving closer, or using a sound or gesture. Rather than bringing a favorite toy up to your face to prompt eye contact, join your child's focus and share the activity. There is no need to require eye contact or move their face toward yours. If you are also concerned about responses to voices or everyday sounds, discuss this at a health check or with your child's clinician.