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My son has head banging off his mattress since about 6 months to go to sleep. he's 17 mths. i didn't think anything of it just as a soothing technique..my daughter never did this though and people are telling me it's a sign of autism. true?
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Don't listen to other people. Consult your pediatrician.
Answered 9/30/2022
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Head banging can be a sign of autism. But anywhere from 5-15% of infants who do not have autism still engage in head banging as a self soothing technique. Talk to your Pediatrician for a full exam. Autistic kids will show other symptoms along with the Head Banging.
Answered 9/30/2022
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