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My 3yr old has spd and gdd. whenever he becomes extremely excited or anxious he bites himself very hard. doc says no asd. advice?

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Second opinion: Was your son evaluated by a child psychiatrist? If not, I'd recommend that he be evaluated by a specialist and (if appropriate) undergo testing by a neuropsychologist. Having a good team you can partner with offers your son the best chance of success. Hope that helps!

Answered 2/3/2015

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