Toddler interaction

[Breeelizabeth]

Hey ladies,
Just wondering what's "normal" for an 18 month old in regards to social interaction. I know at this age they don't necessarily make friends and they can be very moody.
My 18 month old has a global development delay, I've been watching her lately playing with other children. She doesn't like children coming near her, and will scream and hit if anyone comes even remotely near her. She prefers being on her own. She screams at anyone who comes near her. It's starting to be hard to have her around other toddlers her own age, because they seem to be the polar opposite (they still play mostly alone, but don't freak out about other kids)

Is this normal at her age? My concerns stem from the fact that I have aspergers and Autism runs in my family, and I'm so scared that she will end up like me

 

[Rainbow82]

DS is only 14 months but usually he loves other kids he will mostly try to touch them and follow them round and play next to them, occasionally though he will decide seemingly on a whim he doesn't want any of them so much as looking at him and will cling to me like a little monkey, usually when he's just woken early from a nap.
If you are seeing a paediatrician fir her GDD could you ask their advice?

Just a thought but you may get more replies to this if you post in the toddler section.

 

[Left wonderin]

My LO from about 18- 26 months would hit out at any other child that came near them , not only children but adults too ... I was so embarrassed a little old lady came to say hi to him in the pram and he kicked her !!!! I figured out that it was when he felt anxious or unsure .. Since he turned 2 he is doing much better most noticeably in the last 2 months . He hits out every now and again but its not every time or every day . I guess they don't have to words to say go away your crowding me .... So the do what they can .. Kick and scream !!