Suggestions regarding odd behaviour in a 5 year old

[playfelt]

It for sure sounds like there is a lot more going on than the child is just overtired. The blank periods could very well be epileptic seizure periods and to a certain extent it sounds like a child that has suffered a mild stroke which yes is more common than we think.

One thing you could do is document sort of a point form notes so to speak of things that you have observed and give it to the parents with the idea that you area new on the scene and haven't had the background time with this child and that you were compiling the list to discuss with the parents in the future but are giving it to them now as they leave.

What they do with it will be up to them. Hopefully they read it, start to look for the same things and share the info with their doctor.

[JennJubie]

It for sure sounds like there is a lot more going on than the child is just overtired. The blank periods could very well be epileptic seizure periods and to a certain extent it sounds like a child that has suffered a mild stroke which yes is more common than we think.

One thing you could do is document sort of a point form notes so to speak of things that you have observed and give it to the parents with the idea that you area new on the scene and haven't had the background time with this child and that you were compiling the list to discuss with the parents in the future but are giving it to them now as they leave.

What they do with it will be up to them. Hopefully they read it, start to look for the same things and share the info with their doctor.

Yes, playfelt I was thinking it sounded like it could be seizures as well. Or if it's not seizures, there could definitely be something medical going on here. I would urge the parents to take him to a doctor to have these things checked. Documenting is a very good idea.

[heartsinit]

Great idea. I'll keep some notes. I also considered asking a teacher about some of the symptoms and how they might approach a parent?? Can't hurt.