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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
My 5 year old son
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
My 5 year old son
by carly242, Jun 25, 2009 12:52PM
i have a 5 and half year old son who always hits the children in school (only the boys thou) and his teachers he has been accessed for ADHD which he hasn't got he is very intelligent he also cant sit in assembly as he cant sit still for long enough and gets bored to quickly this has been happening for 2 and a half years now any help would be gratefully received.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Jun 25, 2009 01:11PM
, Jun 25, 2009 01:11PM
What did the ADHD assessment consist of? Was it conducted by medical personnel? His physical aggression is the most troubling aspect of what you describe, and it would be prudent to have him seen by a pediatric mental health professional.
Member Comments (4)
by carly242, Jun 25, 2009 01:20PM
To: My 5 year old son
yes it was the lady observed him for a while to see how his behaviour was then asked him to build things with building blocks but he doesnt like losing at anything and if he doesnt get his name in the merrit book at school thats when he starts shouting and kinking off in assembly i am at my wits end with it i suffer from depression could this be anything to do with it
by carly242, Jun 25, 2009 01:32PM
To: Kevin Kennedy , Ph.D.
yes it was the lady observed him for a while to see how his behaviour was then asked him to build things with building blocks but he doesn't like losing at anything and if he doesn't get his name in the merit book at school thats when he starts shouting and kinking off in assembly i am at my wits end with it i suffer from depression could this be anything to do with it.
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Jun 26, 2009 04:09AM
, Jun 26, 2009 04:09AM
Whenever a parent has a biologically-driven emotional disorder, such as depression, a child is at risk for displaying the condition. However, that does not guarantee that a child will display the condition. Please have him evaluated by a mental health professional.
