Does my 7-year-old need a behavioral assessment?

Question

Hi doctor,

My 7-year-old son pulls his shirt constantly. He keeps his face so that he does not realize what he is doing. Should I be concerned?

Please advise.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

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This seems to be an attention-seeking behavior by your child. It occurs in those families where both parents are working. If your child does not have any other symptoms like convulsions, altered sensorium, and delayed milestones, then there is probably no brain involvement.

If this behavior of the child continues or increases in nature, then you might have to visit a child psychiatrist. Till then, spend more time with the child. Make sure that he is not having any problems at school. If so, help him out with his problems. Tender loving care of such children usually results in the subsiding of these symptoms over a certain period of time. If not, then please see a child psychiatrist.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.