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My almost 5 year old won't look me in the eye. we often can't understand her. she's big on order and overreacts to everything. should i be concerned?

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Maybe: These characteristics may be signs of several possibilities. A 5 year old's speech should be easily understood by her parents.The behaviors could have a psychological foundation.Need to see your pediatrician!

Answered 3/26/2013

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Time for a visit: The features you list are alarming.Speech should be 95% understood by strangers at 4yr. The "order" issue sounds a bit too obsessive. Lack of good eye contact with her primary care givers sets off alarms. I would arrange to have her screened by a pediatrician, developmental-behavioral pediatrician or child psychiatrist within the next few weeks to identify her best way to improve.

Answered 4/3/2013

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