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Re: head banging/rocking

Posted by Jennifer Smith on July 05, 1999 at 05:24:27:

In Reply to: Re: head banging/rocking posted by Michael on May 02, 1999 at 16:12:29:

My 22 month old son has been head banging since he was about 5 months old. It has now got to the point where he has numerous lumps and lacerations on his skull. He also sits and rocks/bangs the back of his head against the cot/wall and has bruises and scars on his spine.

I have seen a Paedeatrician who suggested working on his behaviour and temper tantrums.

Do you have any advice that would help me? It would be very appreciated.

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