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When i went to visit my 3 year-old nephew for the first time, he did not want to interact with me or anyone. should i be worried that isolation during this covid-19 pandemic is making him more anxious or depressed? any recommendations?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Uncertain: Was this a one -time experience or has this become a pattern? Does he play? Does he interact with his immediate family?

Answered 8/22/2020

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About 3 year-olds...: A preschooler often is running around at home, playing. Maybe he was in preschool but he should adapt fine to being at home. At that age, kids have no idea what COVID is other than that people get to wear fun masks and play with the faucet or the hand sanitizer a lot. Probably would not blame COVID for changes in behavior, unless the other people newly stuck at home are grumpy and yelling at him.

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Ask mom: You would need to see how typical , and any concerns from mom or the Dr. Always worth getting an evaluation if there is concern. There are many things that can result in development sliding off course and often things that can get them back on the sooner evaluated the better.

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