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Question: I have a four year old great grandson who is not toilet trained, is not speaking except in his own language, and is hyper active. he is also very smart when it comes to learning how to operate anything mechanical. He only has to have someone show him once how to operate or fix something mechanical and he can do it. What is this childs problem? Thank you for your help
Brief Answer:
Looks like attention deficit hyperactivity
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I understand your concern.
By what you quote I feel your child is having hyperactivity.... It may be an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Hyperactivity is a disorder of the mental makeup of the kid and not a physical deformity of the brain. Some kids may respond to iron simply and some kids my need other medications like Atomoxetine. But whatever it is the kids needs a thorough psychological evaluation and may be after behavioural therapy it might get better.
But usually hyperactivity kids have very good IQ and if their energy can be diverted to a vocational training or any art or sport they like they will do wonders.
I suggest you seek the help of a good paediatric psychologist.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Looks like attention deficit hyperactivity
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I understand your concern.
By what you quote I feel your child is having hyperactivity.... It may be an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Hyperactivity is a disorder of the mental makeup of the kid and not a physical deformity of the brain. Some kids may respond to iron simply and some kids my need other medications like Atomoxetine. But whatever it is the kids needs a thorough psychological evaluation and may be after behavioural therapy it might get better.
But usually hyperactivity kids have very good IQ and if their energy can be diverted to a vocational training or any art or sport they like they will do wonders.
I suggest you seek the help of a good paediatric psychologist.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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