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A 6 page research paper that examines the possible causes for excessive crying, that is, "fussiness," in an infant at 2 months of age. The writer discusses various physical causes, such as colic, or improper feeding, but also broaches more serious topics, such as the early signs of autism and how the development of the autistic child differs from normal development. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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because the baby is excessively fussy and does not seem to be bonding with his mother. The mother reports that he is not responsive to his surroundings as she thinks
he should be. The following examination of possible problems with this infant, regarding what could be causing his "fussiness," first examines the more common physical explanations, but then addresses the
possibility that the mother has picked up on an early symptom of autism. The first thing that should be ruled out is whether or not there is physical cause
for the infants distress. The psychologist would undoubtedly ask if the mother had already consulted the infants pediatrician, if there was a pattern to the "fussiness," and when this
pattern was first noticed. Strahlman (2003) reports that a healthy 3-month infant was taken to his pediatrician due to excessive fussiness. No physical cause was evident as there was
no fever, vomiting or diarrhea, and a physical examination was completely normal. The fussiness was attributed, therefore, to gas and treated with glycerin suppositories (Strahlman, 2003). Two days later,
while giving the infant a bath, the mother noticed that his toes were edematous. A hair had become tightly wound around the second, third and fourth toes of his left
foot, cutting off circulation. The hair was removed and the toes were treated. Strahlman (2003) points out that massive maternal hair loss is not atypical after childbirth, which increases the
likelihood of this occurring. As this demonstrates, a physical cause may not be readily evident, but nonetheless there. Often a baby can cry for no discernible reason. Pitman (1999) quotes
a mother of a seven-week-old son who says that "It doesnt matter what" she does, her son will, sometimes, just keep on screaming (p. 63). Such infants are said
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