A member asked:

My five-year-old cousin has a very short temper and it is usually triggered when you ask him not to do a certain thing. or when he's complimented or when he meets new people or. is this a psychological disorder.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

5 year old child: I don't think I would be willing to make a diagnosis on anyone without an evaluation but these behaviors in and of themselves don't equate to a mental disorder.

Answered 6/4/2020

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sensory processing: Common responses to sensory integration dysfunction.Kind of an extra sensitive way of being in the world.These guys notice minor things that others don't and it really throws them off.Super common,but mostly way under diagnosed.Lots of trouble with transition,sudden changes, sometimes clothes and food.VERY TREATABLE and best understood early on.Does NOT get better w/o understanding seek OT treatme

Answered 6/7/2020

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