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Head Banging
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AnswerWhy does my child bang their head, and how should I respond?
Head-banging in babies and toddlers is usually a harmless self-soothing habit linked to sleep, big emotions, sensory needs or discomfort, and it typically fades by age three or four. Respond calmly, keep the child safe, offer gentler rhythmic alternatives, and name feelings. Seek a check if it is frequent, forceful, causes injury, persists past three, or comes with other developmental concerns. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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