Help mummies! I've never posted before but I'm not sure where to get advice on my 4yo DS's behaviour. I am not sure if I should be worried and I don't want to rock up at the doctor if I'm just being silly. My lovely boy is very loving but he demonstrates some odd & very irritating habits. Three main things - firstly, he almost always ignores us when we ask him questions/give directions and we need to repeat 5-7 times before he'll acknowledge (no hearing issues). Second is he reacts awkwardly if I have to chastise him and his reaction includes outbursts like head butting or punching (not really violently - he does it in a way like he's embarrassed and doesn't know how to react). Thirdly he really hates a change in routine - mostly big things like being in the company of people he doesn't now or going somewhere for the first time. But even a Sunday lie-in, or cleaning up bedroom! I don't think this is enough to class him as on autism spectrum, so could he just be an introvert (me, hubby and older son are all extroverts)? How do I help him through this awkwardness, I'm feeling bad for not knowing how to react to him and support him :-( any advice appreciated xx
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.
Child mental health
Autism, Introversion, or something else?
2 replies
Improperlyhappy · 12/04/2016 12:20
OP posts:
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.