Thursday, May 1, 2008

What health conditions cause children to hurt themselves and bang their heads against things


What health conditions cause children to hurt themselves and bang their heads against things?

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1 :
retardation
2 :
Depends on age really. Sometimes a child from 2-4 will do that. My niece use to slap her own head. It is just a tantrum. Get on to them when they do it.
3 :
http://www.babycenter.com/0_head-banging_11554.bc
4 :
for most toddlers, this is a developmental stage caused by frustration. it can be normal & the best treatment is to ignore the behavior. if you suspect a medical problem, see the pediatrician




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