My 4 year old constantly asks questions sometimes even repeats the question, can this be OCD? ?!
Question: My 4 year old constantly asks questions sometimes even repeats the question, can this be OCD.? .?
He attends preschool and the teacher just brought it to my attention as well. I was reading some articles, my son is not as bad as the others i have read about but he does have some compulsions as holding his bear wherever he goes or his blanket has to be just right, other than that, he doesnt really have any other issues. Please help. I am going crazy thinking of this and if this is actually OCD.Health Question & Answer
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Just adding on to your comments. I once had a kindergartner who cried... ALL DAY LONG. From September to about December. Finally, after the winter break, she got much better. Every hour she asked, is it time to go yet.? What time is it.? How many more hours until it's time to go home.? Is my mom coming.? Then she'd fake illnesses.
Some kids just have a harder time adjusting than others. We helped her by trying to keep her mind off of it and not always saying, "3 more hours left" or "2 more hours left." She would excuse herself and go to the bathroom and cry every hour for about 5 minutes. also, it's always easy to come to a conclusion that another child must have this problem or that problem because it seems similar to another child. I think the best thing for you to do is to take your child to a doctor and get second opinions. Mental illnesses can be hard to diagnose in young children because certain behaviors can be mistaken for something else.
For example, with the whole ADD,ADHD thing. When that was added to the DSM-IV SO many people were SURE that their child had that disorder. All of a sudden there was a HUGE amount of children that had the disorder. As time went on, the number of diagnoses went down. Coincidence.? I think that people often are too quick to diagnose.
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As a former elementary school teacher, and after working in a daycare for many years, I can tell you that most kids ask a million questions. They also repeat the same question over and over, even though you JUST answered them. Sometimes, it's not to know the answer, but the kids are asking just for attention, or just because they want to let you know that they DO know the answer, and sometimes, it's because they want a different answer. I've also noticed that kids who are a little anxious might ask the question, "Is it time to go home, yet.?" or "When are we going home.?" or "When is recess.?" repetitively.
Perhaps you should ask the teacher, what questions, specifically are he asking.? That could give you a little more information as to why he's asking.
also, I had some kids in third grade who still brought their security bears/blankets to school. Perhaps, he just feels more comfortable having his bear with him and is a bit particular about his blanket.
The next time he asks a question that you already answered, you can say... "Hmmm... that's a good question. What do you think the answer to that question is.?" Usually, the child will answer the question and that will be the end of that. Another thing I try is to be a little light-hearted and say, "You just asked me that, silly!" and laugh and usually they'll find it very hilarious. You can also bring it to their attention, say, "You know, I noticed that you have asked me that question several times. Do you remember what my answer was.?"
I think your child is just fine, but if you really are concerned, then take him to his pediatrician.Health Question & Answer
Some kids just have a harder time adjusting than others. We helped her by trying to keep her mind off of it and not always saying, "3 more hours left" or "2 more hours left." She would excuse herself and go to the bathroom and cry every hour for about 5 minutes. also, it's always easy to come to a conclusion that another child must have this problem or that problem because it seems similar to another child. I think the best thing for you to do is to take your child to a doctor and get second opinions. Mental illnesses can be hard to diagnose in young children because certain behaviors can be mistaken for something else.
For example, with the whole ADD,ADHD thing. When that was added to the DSM-IV SO many people were SURE that their child had that disorder. All of a sudden there was a HUGE amount of children that had the disorder. As time went on, the number of diagnoses went down. Coincidence.? I think that people often are too quick to diagnose.
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As a former elementary school teacher, and after working in a daycare for many years, I can tell you that most kids ask a million questions. They also repeat the same question over and over, even though you JUST answered them. Sometimes, it's not to know the answer, but the kids are asking just for attention, or just because they want to let you know that they DO know the answer, and sometimes, it's because they want a different answer. I've also noticed that kids who are a little anxious might ask the question, "Is it time to go home, yet.?" or "When are we going home.?" or "When is recess.?" repetitively.
Perhaps you should ask the teacher, what questions, specifically are he asking.? That could give you a little more information as to why he's asking.
also, I had some kids in third grade who still brought their security bears/blankets to school. Perhaps, he just feels more comfortable having his bear with him and is a bit particular about his blanket.
The next time he asks a question that you already answered, you can say... "Hmmm... that's a good question. What do you think the answer to that question is.?" Usually, the child will answer the question and that will be the end of that. Another thing I try is to be a little light-hearted and say, "You just asked me that, silly!" and laugh and usually they'll find it very hilarious. You can also bring it to their attention, say, "You know, I noticed that you have asked me that question several times. Do you remember what my answer was.?"
I think your child is just fine, but if you really are concerned, then take him to his pediatrician.Health Question & Answer
Believe it or not your child is actually acting normally. He may have some issues with clinging and insecurities but I think you are worrying too much too early. Everyone has quirks, even 4 year old boys. Nothing wrong with trying to comfort yourself with having your bear or blanket just right. I would worry more in the direction of maybe he needs his hearing checked. Chances are better that it is an ear/hearing problem more than a brain problem. To make yourself feel better consult your doctor.Health Question & Answer
He sounds like a four year old to me. Lots of kids have a toy or blanket that must go with them everywhere. The blanket needing to be just so sounds a little particular, but it doesn't mean he's compulsive. Is he overly particular about many things or just a couple.? If it's many, maybe there's an issue. If it's just a couple of things, I doubt it's anything. We all have a few things we like a certain way.Health Question & Answer
seems normal.........maybe he just doesnt pay attention too much and doesnt listen for the answer to his question, so he asks it again.?
i do that ALL the time with my parents xD
and everyone has a special stuffed animal they love and hold onto at the age of 4.......lolHealth Question & Answer
i do that ALL the time with my parents xD
and everyone has a special stuffed animal they love and hold onto at the age of 4.......lolHealth Question & Answer
Why don't you take a doctor to make sure.? But I guess not. My little sister had the same problem I took her to a doctor, he said "No she doesn't have OCD". Good Luck! Just take him to a doctor.Health Question & Answer
Take him to the doctor. the doctor is the only one who can tell you whether or not he has OCD. Get a second opinion. the first doctor you see could be wrong.
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