Q: I am noticing trouble with my four-year-old niece, that reminds me of childhood epilepsy. For a while now I have noticed that she sometimes stares blankly. At first, I thought she did it because she was daydreaming, or listening and taking it all in. There is never a loss of consciousness and she picks [...]
‘Child Development’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 3
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My Niece May Have Childhood Epilepsy — What Do I Do?
My Baby Stopped Crying; Can Screaming Arguments Affect Him?
Q: If an infant is exposed to loud, screaming arguments right next to him (usually in the arms of one of the people involved in the argument) and then usually becomes completely silent for several minutes, even if previously crying before the screaming began, what effect could this be having on the infant? Thank you [...]
Anxiety, Scratching and Avoiding the Toilet
How Did I Set the Car on Fire?
Does My Child Have ADHD or Anxiety?
Q: I think my five-year-old old son might have ADHD and anxiety. He already has sensory issues but we have noticed he gets mad easily, has hurt his two-year-old brother, and does not show emotions. If you discipline him, he laughs or smiles. He’s always on the go. He is also wetting his pants a [...]
