Simran

We have consulted lot of doctors regarding his problem and they have suggested us the solutions but its not working out on him. I can very well understand my son's situation . His misery is my misery too . When all my hardwork goes futile its very devastating for me as well . So i thought of taking help from net and when i browse for psychology and self hitting this science forum came up and thinking that some one with the personal experience can help me i registered my name here. As a parent one discover lot of new things which are more helpful than a medical profession can provide. I just want to help my child.

Can you please guide me to any online medical site for professional help?

My son is 7 yrs old. He had congenital hydrocephlus and was operated at the age of 2 months. He is diagnosed as a case of MR with gross developmental delay. He cannot walk on his own and is without speech. For the last 2 years he had developed the habit of slapping his face when he is irritated or crying. He has no speech but can understand some simple commands and when we stop him from doing this he does not stop. Whenever his demand is not fulfilled he starts slapping himself . Scolding or pacifying him with love has failed to change his habit. Please guide me what to do at that time . In public it is very embarrassing for us . Help us. Simran.