Hi,
I am really worried about my 6 year old. He has no diagnosis of any kind, but his behaviours are really worrying me.
He has set routines for bed, has to have a book under his pillow, has to rearrange his belongings on the shelf, and must have a teddy.
He makes a grunting noise, often, without any regular pattern but appears to be doing this involuntarily.
He gets upset so easily. He is some what of a perfectionist and if he can't do something first time he throws a paddy, often walks out of the door and up the road.
He is a very talented little footballer. At times he adjusts his shin pads after every kick of the ball. Today he looked at his hands every couple of seconds. It was quite distressing to watch, other parents commented on it, and it really took him away from the game.
School have commented that he makes little noises, often humming but when asked about it 'snaps out of it' as if he didn't know he was doing it.
Is it worth a trip to the GP. He's such an anxious little boy. Won't stay upstairs or downstairs alone, panics if he thinks someone hasn't got a seat belt on in the car, etc.
I feel like I'm walking on egg shells to make him follow my instructions. If he's upset in the morning he won't let me do his hair, etc and it becomes such a battle. He won't wear a jumper, or a coat and has real issues with his socks.
Any advice? Thank you 