one child with antiscoial behavior at five years?

Answer 1

Hi Margaret--I'm a Teacher and I'm not trying to scare you in any way--but the first thing that came to my mind was Autism...Dont get me wrong, you as a mother would sense if something is wrong with your child, but from experience being extremely anti-social can be a sign of autism. I know this from having an autistic young relative, and having worked with autitsic kids at school.

If your child is displaying the classic signs of autism--avoiding eye contact, not responding to his name when you or others call him, avoiding other children, holding certain objects (like a spoon or a hanger) for days--then you should be concerned. Especially ask his Teachers do they think he is developed properly or if they have any concerns about Autism--because Teachers see hundreds of kids and can tell if something is wrong--epecially an older "veteran" Teacher in her 50's.

But--if he's a simply little boy who is properly developed in all areas--but he is simply is shy--then please count your blessings and let the child be. Being shy is not a "wrong" or "bad" quality. One day he will find a friend that he clicks with, and all will be well. There's a 10 year old girl at my school who is so extremely shy & quiet, that I swear, I hardly ever noticed the girl. She avoids eye contact with adults, remains in the background, and will almost curl into a ball when any adult speaks to her. She could have been kidnapped for days, and honestly, I dont think school administrators would ever notice her missing. She's a smart girl--just painfully shy.
But--recently an outgoing & very sweet 10 year old girl has bonded with her, and they're the best of friends now; and its cute to see the outgoing girl dragging her around by the arm and making her laugh.

Many very sucessful people were very shy as children including Beyonce whose mom said that she would be in school swinging on the swing all by herself at age 5. Most singers & performers were painfully shy children. But their shyness is released when they practice their art.

If your boy is not autistic--then you should thank your lucky stars. Right now, I know a mom who has 3 autistic children and she suffers daily with the task of changing the diapers of 12 year old morning, noon, and night. She only wishes her child could at least use the bathroom by himself...So, just leave your boy be--Just keep him away from the videogames and dont buy him a computer until he's about 12--or he'll end up a videogame addict with stunted emotional growth & poor social skills. I knew a very shy boy played videogames daily all throughout adolescence & teen years--and he became so sheltered & emotionally stunted that he didnt have any friendships until his early 20's. Even his relatives were concerned about him..So, just be sure that your boy is reading books, playing, and involved with some outside activites that interest him.

Take Care
PS-----
and please dont fall into the modern day trap of sending your son to "psychologists" and "clinicians" who will over-analyze him and prescribe him anti-depressants & ritalyn. We are really taking this too far these days! The pharmaceutical companies want to make money--so they're giving "diagnoses" every 3 minutes and precsribing medication for normal childhood issues. 60 Minutes (the tv show) just did a story about how 5 year old are being given anti-depressant & anti-psychotic medication simply for haiving temper tantrums. This is all madness. As long as your child is not autistic, or setting fires and playing with his own feces (all signs of severe child abuse)--then leave him alone for Heavens Sake!

Answer 2

If you are concerned with social behaviors, call your school psychologist Monday morning and set up an appointment with him/her. They are experts on school-aged children and will be able to point you in the right direction...some services are provided in school and some are provided privately outside of school. Don't be afraid to seek answers. It's very normal to have the questions! Good for you for being a concerned parent!

Answer 3

mutually because it is common for babies to hold mutually issues, the varieties of issues he's amassing/hoarding and the secrecy he's utilising are no longer. Autism became pronounced in the past, yet autism is many times clinically determined plenty youthful than age 5. although, your son's habit does sound like textbook hoarding habit of Obsessive Compulsive affliction. OCD is portrayed as a affliction that purely impacts adults yet in certainty that many human beings advance OCD in youth. i might advise speaking to a consultant regarding the habit to be sure if that's the case or maybe no count if that's a ingredient, you are able to learn some the thank you to shelter it for now.

Answer 4

I been antisocial since I was a child
I am a late teenager now and I am still antisocial
Events in a child's life can affect how your child responds to behavior.

Answer 5

have you had this child checked out by a clinical psycologist,it seems to me that he/she has some sort of a behavioral problem that only a pediatric psycologist could solve,does this child act out at home or in school. whatever this child should be seen by a doctor.

Answer 6

Some childern depending on their home situation just like to play alone, doesn't alway mean they are antisocial. Some people just like to be left alone, even very young people.

Answer 7

All 5 year olds are antisocial. It just means they are incapable of acknowledging other's feelings.

Answer 8

not necessarily. could just be really really shy.

Answer 9

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