‘Child Development’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist

Q: I have an 8-year-old son who is in the third grade. He has always been a very high energy kid, although he has never excelled at sports. He would much rather research historic facts than anything else. Last year he developed a fascination with Presidents and history. He could answer any question or tell [...]

Q: What is the difference between Hyperlexia, Asperger’s Disorder, and giftedness in children? Also, are there really any Indigo children or is this just a term used by parents who can’t accept that their child has a disability?
I’m hoping your answer will help many people who, like me, can’t readily differentiate between these concepts.

A: Hyperlexia [...]

Q: I was wondering if it’s possible for someone to “grow out” of Asperger’s Syndrome. When I was younger, I had all the typical symptoms of Asperger’s. I had heightened sensory sensitivity and was easily irritated by loud noises or certain fabrics. I had nervous twitches and a bit of temper that I often couldn’t [...]

Q: My son is one year four months old. I have noticed a new behavior in him. If he realizes that hitting himself with the swing is causing pain then he repeats hurting himself again and again till his attention towards it is changed or he gets distracted by seeing something else. I am slightly [...]

Q: I have a son, only one, who is not speaking up to now. His age is nearly four. I’m worried that he’ll be autistic. His behavior is absolutely normal. I tested his hearing, normal. But he can say only a little, such as aaapaaa, aaamaaa. One important thing is he doesn’t know his name. [...]