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Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D.  
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Specialties: Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
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Braintree, MA
My Posts
masturbation or something else?
13 hours in the Child Behavior Expert Forum
Yes, her pediatrician's thought is likely correct. This sometimes comes as a surprise to parents, but there is nothing to worry about. By the way, re: your thought about constipation (though the behavior is not likely due to that). If a child goes more than a couple or few days without a bowel movement, constipation is likely.
grandson
Feb 11, 2012 in the Child Behavior Expert Forum
Do you know when this happens? Most often it happens when children wake up at night, are not fully awake, and urinate on the floor in their room. Do you imagine this is what is occurring?
How to help get my 2 1/2 year old to sleep.
Feb 10, 2012 in the Child Behavior Expert Forum
It's time you stopped the daily naps. They have outlived their usefulness. Once you take that step you may find that the situation at night improves. At her young age the ADHD issue is a moot point, because (even if such a condiiton were diagnosed - a risky venture at her young age) medication would not be an option.
3 year old trouble sleeping
Feb 10, 2012 in the Child Behavior Expert Forum
I don't think the focus should be on his falling asleep earlier - Mother Nature will take care of that aspect of things. However, you can stop catering to him at night and stop deferring to his requests. In other words, the part of this you can control is your own behavior, and that is where I would suggest you focus.
Impacts of a child NOT going through the "why phase?"
Feb 09, 2012 in the Child Behavior Expert Forum
It does appear that his cognitive development is a bit delayed, but that is quite understandable in light of his history (including the aspect of language). Don't over-emphasize the particular phase of asking why. At home, tie cause and effect together as appropriate, and he will continue to grow cognitively through normal schooling. Most seven-year-olds are ...
Tics? Or should I be concerned?
Feb 09, 2012 in the Child Behavior Expert Forum
Yes, it would be wise to have her evalauted by a pediatric neurologist. Most childhood tics are transient and benign, appearing and disappearing spontaneously. But these multiple motor tics do invite evaluation. Depending on the requirements of your insurance you may have to get a referral from her pediatrician.
Noises
Feb 08, 2012 in the Child Behavior Expert Forum
This is sometimes a symptom of hyperactivity. Do you think that your son is overactive? Excessive talking can also sometimes be a symptom of anxiety - what have you noticed in that regard?
2nd grade boy social issues
Feb 08, 2012 in the Child Behavior Expert Forum
The insurance company can tell you about menatl health providers in your area who lead social skills groups for children.
2nd grade boy social issues
Feb 07, 2012 in the Child Behavior Expert Forum
He would benefit from a social skills group. Ask about this at school - perhaps a guidance counselor or school social woker will know about these and how to access one. You can also check with the insurance company their providers.
Severe behavior problems in 4 year old daughter
Feb 07, 2012 in the Child Behavior Expert Forum
It's time you arranged an evaluation with a child psychiatrist. The description you offer extends far beyond what can be regarded as norma-spectrum childhood behavior problems. If you don't know where to turn for such an evaluation, ask her pediatrican for a recommendation. If that fails, call her insurance company and ask for a list of psychiatrists in your ...