Is aggressive behavior a symptom of autism in a 3 years old child?
Patient: HI Doctor Samuel, My daughters foster son displays aggressive behaviour and I wonder if he could be autistic.He screams at my daughter in the mornings to wake up and if she doesn t respond quickly he urinates on the floor.He throws things at her 12 year old daughter and he gets upset if things are not done in the same order.He is three years old and both his biological parents have mental problems. Thankyou Valerie Hille Doctor: DearWelcome to HCMWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Aggressive behavior pattern may not be necessarily autism. There are so many childhood behavioral disorders which highlights aggressiveness. You need to consult a child psychologist who will be able to diagnose the problem properly. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.