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Expert: Evelyn Petersen Date: 7/20/2008 Subject: my 3 year old biting@school
Question hello there my question for you is In the bast 3 days my son has bit his teacher 3 different times when he was told no he couldnt do something or have something. Also the last few trips he has had to the store with my wife have ended with tantrums that involve throwing him self to the floor. When i am with them at the store the most we get is a pout after he is that he can't have something. I'm not sure if this is normal behavior or if we have autism or add issues here. thank you any and all advice you have will be helpful, Deric
Answer Hi Deric
I do not think this is autism or ADHD, or he would be acting this way with YOU, not just mom. He is having tantrums that usually occur with the child of age two. Ignore these as much as possible or remove him to a quiet place and let him scream or whatever...do not give him attention for the behavior. Praise him a lot whenever he is acting correctly or being good. Try to help your wife by going to the store with them, or keep him at home. Evelyn
