There are many possible signs indicating your child is experiencing the type of emotional difficulties that warrant a trip to the doctor.
Often we see children who are having problems in school – both academically and socially. Other times, parents have spotted behavioral changes in their child and come to us for a thorough evaluation.
If you notice any of the signs listed below, a visit with your child’s physician may be in order.
- Changes in level of concentration:
is your child’s focus constantly shifting?
- Sudden anger or outbursts:
does your child become angry over seemingly insignificant things?
- Reduced level of communication:
has your child stopped talking with you and confiding in you?
- Loss of toileting skills:
is your child regressing in his toileting training?
- Isolationism:
does your child spend more and more time alone?
- Lack of attention to hygiene and personal appearance:
does it seem that your child no longer cares how she looks?
- Unexplained drop in school performance:
are your child’s teachers concerned?
- Disinterest in formerly enjoyable activities:
has your child lost interest in things that used to excite him?
- Unusual conflict with friends:
is your child having more-than-the-usual trouble with her friends?
- Increased aggression and argumentativeness:
do you see increased combativeness and lack of cooperation in your child?