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| Does your child seem to be displaying childrens warning signs trying to catch your attention, but you are not quite sure if you are ready to listen? Are your children having difficulty in school and at home? Well you must be getting close to listening since you are here. |
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Sure none of these individual warning signs on their own are a problem but if you start to put together all the pieces you might have something. Your child might need your help! So, please read on…. I hope I can help you.
No, I am not an expert. I am a mom and former teacher. So please, if you feel that your child needs help, contact a professional. I have several links below that you might find helpful. Childrens Warning Signs: Social DevelopmentDoesn’t know how to play with others Has difficulty making friends Avoids eye contact with an adult Has trouble following age appropriate directions Has trouble connecting with others Prefers to play alone Consistently shows disruptive behaviorChildrens Warning Signs: BehaviorsHas problems in school Seems to be deaf or doesn’t hear you Walks on his or her toes Displays unusual facial expressions Has difficulty controlling his or her behavior (For example, they want to be good, but they can’t control themselves.) Likes to act silly but doesn’t know when to stop or when silliness it is not appropriate Likes to talk a lot with one sided conversations Shows delayed motor skills, with poor coordination, when attempting fairly simple physical activities. Has a rigid posture – Always sits up strait Enjoys Arguing Seems rude even when just being factual (Come across being sassy!) Displays aggressive behaviorChildrens Warning Signs: EmotionalUnaware of others feelings Unsympathetic to other people’s feelings (For example: acts like they don’t care) Consistently shows very poor sportsmanship Has difficulty putting down a project before it is completed Hums to calm himself or is hypersensitive to noise Consistently uncooperativeMore Childrens Warning Signs: Does not play in age appropriate ways Sleeps too much Has only very narrow interests – Focuses on one thing and knows a lot of information about that subject. (For example: loves trains, Bionicles, or cars to the exclusion of everything else) Doesn’t want to be held Can’t stay focused Has trouble waiting his or her turn Loses things, such as school workPlease do not be alarmed if your child has one or two of these behavioral traits. The problem is when the children show several warning signs and need help. I am not here to help you diagnosis your child. I just want to share with you warning signs to help guide you on when it’s time to find help for your kids. Raising children is not easy, especially with extra challenges thrown in. Personally, I have found that understanding a child’s warning signs makes it much easier to deal with the child and to help him or her through their difficulties. If you have any questions, I would recommend that you consult with your developmental pediatrician or developmental health professional for more advice. Early intervention is the key to a child’s success! So, please be your child’s advocate to get them the help they deserve. Best of luck! Nancy Murphy Here are several common Children’s disorders: Asperger syndrome These children have difficulty in social situations with others. Please visit aspergersyndrome.org to learn more about this syndrome. Be sure to check out the link for Diagnostic Scales. I found it especially helpful! Helping Children with Autism Autism is a brain disorder more commonly found in boys. Please visit AutismSpeaks.org to learn more and to help this organization help others. ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity is another common disorder found in boys.
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