sleep disorder

[malisa690]

Since my son was a baby as long as i can remember he started bouncing his head every time that he would go to sleep and sometimes during sleep, i found it strange but i just thought that it was like sucking your thumb but now that he is 7 i am getting a little bit worried that its something not to be taken likely i asked him why he does it he says he does not know but it feels good, what should be my next step i do not know what to do.

[Sam Delfino]

Hi Malisa,
This might be a stretch, but evaluate his breathing and see if he clenches or grinds his teeth when he is sleeping or if he has his mouth open when he sleeps. Does he have a narrow arch form? If any of these, you might want to have his airways evaluated by a Neuromuscular Dentist   http://top3dentists.com/pages/neuro_dentistry   and also their pediatrician together. I hope this helps

[KatEyes]

While his pediatrician should be able to address your concerns, if you'd prefer, it wouldn't hurt to consult with a pediatric neurologist about his repetitive motions. It may be helpful to record on your cell phone or camcorder a little bit of the activity for the doctor to see. I don't know much about repetitive motions in children when going to sleep, just read about it. I have a repetitive movement disorder of sleep, which is not the same thing. Best wishes.