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What Causes Inability To Be Attentive?

hi,How are you? This is regarding my 21/2 yrs old son. He is not attendive. He is not mingling with the childrens around. some times he is not listening even if we call him aloud. for the past one week, he is showing some strange behavior, like staring at something and laughing, and meanwhile his head and whole body is shaking, while is head is pulled down a bit.
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For a child of his age, these behaviors are not abnormal. You should not worry. You can continue to observe him as any mother would.
If in future, he has difficulty with socializing or communicating or if he shows stereotyped strange behavior or undue fascination with inanimate things you may want to consult your doctor.
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What Causes Inability To Be Attentive?

For a child of his age, these behaviors are not abnormal. You should not worry. You can continue to observe him as any mother would. If in future, he has difficulty with socializing or communicating or if he shows stereotyped strange behavior or undue fascination with inanimate things you may want to consult your doctor. I hope this answer helps you.