Normal behavior or cause for concern

[rrichardson]

My 3 year old has been engaging in some rather destructive behaviors for about a year now. She has been biting herself and others, hitting her head against her bed and walls. I contacted the pediatrician and they told me it was age appropriate and that she is a strong willed child. They also said to be consistent when giving consequences. Has anyone's child done that? When should I be concerned?

[Jasperspace]

I use to be destruction when I was child always taking things apart then I grew bit older when I started school I started banging my head on school property then I was placed in special needs classes & as got older I started rocking bk and forwards to keep calm from birth to age of 17 I was muted I hung out with some crazy boyracer & in 2001 I thought I grabbed my cup of coffee at a car meet but instead grabbed my friends cup which was laced with speed which helped improve my communication skills making me talk to everyone & meet new people im against norcotics/drugs but they've helped me though the years..

[rrichardson]

Is your son on the spectrum?

[Rachea]

Yes you should those are signs of autism

[rrichardson in reply to Rachea]

I called the pediatrician about her behaviors and all she said was that I need to be consistent and set boundaries. Over the weekend she had a meltdown and she started hitting and biting herself. She was upset because I told her she couldn't eat popcorn in the car.