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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety Disorder In Children
my 7 year old has periods of constantly sniffing his hands (every 30 seconds), or patting his chest, or some other anxiety type fidget. He also suffers from cold sores (his grandmother gave to him when he was 1yo). He doesnt come across as being anxious - just a normal kid - and i keep him dosed up with vitamins etc. He spends 50/50 time with my ex and I who have a good relationship. We have been divorced since he was 1yo. Do I need to get him assessed professionally for anxiety, or is there something i can do to help. Alternatively will this behaviour just fade away as he gets older? He does respond to a star chart (stops sniffing his hands) but it always comes back (after a few days). Its been going off and on for a few months. It drives me crazy!
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Such problems in a child are usually due to some emotional and psychological stress or otherwise these problems may be a part behavioral disorders.
You need to consult behavioral pediatrian who will evaluate your child and may suggest appropriate behavioral therapy.
You need to consult behavioral pediatrian who will evaluate your child and may suggest appropriate behavioral therapy.
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