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Nine year old boy struggles to make friends did not speak until he was four cannot make eye contact does not like physical contact?

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Dr. Larry Xanthopoulos answered

PDD spectrum?: Has he been evaluated by a developmental pediatrician? He might be in the PDD spectrum and he may benefit from therapies like ABA or OT. IT would be a good idea to get evaluated by a developmental pediatrician.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Behavioral illness: He may have some underlying behavioral illness or even a form of autism. Have him see a developmental specialist to assure he gets the proper medical care if he need it. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2014

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A member asked:

Nine year old boy struggles to make friends did not speak until he was four cannot make eye contact does not like physical contact?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Larry Xanthopoulos answered

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

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