Ricky hitting himself in the head for no reason

UPDATE-RICKY GOT A DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM ON SEPT 30, 2010 AT THE AGE OF 13 MONTHS!!! FIGHT FOR YOUR KIDS AND TAKE THEM TO AS MANY DOCS AND SPECIALIST AS YOU CAN TO GET A DIAGNOSIS EARLY THE EARLIER THE BETTERWe were eating at IHop and Ricky was playing by himself and then decided to start hitting himself in the head. Lately he has been doing this and also banging his head on his crib and toys. Sorry about all the background noise my girls were playing.

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• autism
• pdd
• pervasive development
• asd
• developmental delay
• global delay

[nambrie]

@BeelineGal Yes. the self-injurious behavior we were informed may be related to sensory issues. But since he started ABA. He's made huge progres and its calmed down alot. thanks for your comment.

[nambrie]

@SuperMissblueeyes It IS difficult to be sure. but I kept fighting and pushing all the doctors that kept telling me its too early. I finally got the diagnosis (before he turned 2). And he is now doing ABA Therapy daily. and is making so much improvement! There are some videos of his therapy sessions. He is the bestest and cutest ever. Thanks! 

[Miazammy]

this is devastating to me to see all these babies, i always cry as im watching them.. Ricky is a beautiful baby.. my daughter is 5 years old with autism and she is curently going to school in tijuana bc although shes an american citizen.. im so glad all these children are getting all the help and support they can get from doctors and specialist.. i cant say the same for Mia.. as i write this i feel a knot on my throat. i

[marly1996]

There is always a reason for someone doing something....You have a beautiful son and I do pray for the best :)

[jayysanjeezyy]

Mind less ignorant and vulgar people and mind more who matter the most to you. He's adorable, whatever awaits him in his future will be good if you help make it that for him.

[skyla710]

yes he is different. He is hitting himself and not looking at the other kids or his mom. I don't usually see babies do this.

[LeePutnam1]

This cannot be real.. Do you really serious think this baby is hitting himself in the head..

This madness MUST STOP.. People people people... How did we get here? This mother wanted an autistic kid before it was born. There is nothing this baby does different from other babies for million's of years .. COME ON!!!

[BeelineGal]

I am specializing in ASD and concerning your son hitting himself in the head....autistic child can engage in something called self-injurious behavior. This means that they will repeatedly hit themselves for no reason. Often times them seem like they are in no pain, but that is because they suffer from a deficit in communication so they have no way of saying "ow, it hurts." ABA can be a great way to help get his hitting his head under control.

[SuperMissblueeyes]

He's so cute. It's difficult to be sure it's autism before 2yrs old as there are other possible explanations for this behaviour, so I can understand why the doctors are being cautious. Whatever the issue is, I hope you get the help & support you, Ricky & your family deserve. Enjoy Ricky & I'm sure he loves you all too. Bless his little heart.