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16 mo old son recently started banging his head intentionally when upset. no other red flags/otherwise typical development - is this normal?
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Likely normal: Sometimes normal children can do that. Try to teach your child to demonstrate frustration in other ways ( like jumping). If the child does not interact well with others I would have him seen by a pediatician.
Answered 5/21/2015
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Positive ignoring: Head banging is just an amplification of early infant fussing.It peaks in preverbal years .I've never heard or seen a head banger with a real head injury. This likely caught on when he noticed it grabbed your attention.If you ignore it(don't lock eyes), watching him out of peripheral vision, for safety, it should fade over time.Teaching some sign language may help with the frustration.
Answered 6/28/2016
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