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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
my 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 son
by richbrad, Jun 14, 2008 04:54PM
my son is 5 years old,is absolutely obsessed with electrical ih himtems especially light bulbs,mainly functions as a 2 year old and is very destructive. does anybody know what is wrong with him.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Jun 15, 2008 11:26AM
, Jun 15, 2008 11:26AM
Has your son undergone a developmental evaluation? The fascination with electrical items per se, in the context of normal development, is not a worry. However, if he actually is several years behind in his development, the fascination with electrical items takes on a possibly different meaning and could indicate the presence of a developmental disorder. Ask his pediatrician to arrange a developmental evaluation.
Member Comments (6)
by richbrad, Jun 16, 2008 03:34AM
To: kevin kennedy phd
yes he has, he had a joint asessment in march and has also seen a geneticist.
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Jun 16, 2008 07:12AM
, Jun 16, 2008 07:12AM
Who evaluated your son and what were the results of the evaluations?
by richbrad, Jun 16, 2008 01:03PM
he was evaluated by a speech therapist,child phsycologist and pediatrition and the outcome was while some aspects of his behavior showed autism others didnt so they couldnt say what was wrong with,he makes good eye contact and is affectionate but doesnt fit in at school as he is so far behind .
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Jun 17, 2008 07:32AM
, Jun 17, 2008 07:32AM
In light of that information, he will likely require a specialized setting in school. If you have not already done so, be sure to pursue the standard evaluation at school that will permit him access to specialized services in conformity with federal law.
by richbrad, Jun 18, 2008 10:53AM
To: kevin kennedy
thankyou very much for your advice.
