Your child does not pay attention Cannot sit still Argues a lot Is often angry or unhappy Is behind other children in development of speech, language or motor skills Teachers say he does not work up to his potential Plays aggressively and gets into fights Has sleeping or eating problems Often complains of headaches or stomach achesbut when you see the doctor, nothing is wrong Has tics (i.e. eye blinking, clears throat often) or habits (e.g. nail biting, hair pulling) Has bedwetting or soiling problems
	Many of these behavior are part of normal development but some can be the first warning signs of an underlying psychiatric, neurological or a learning disorder. These behavioral problems are often ignored with the hope that the child will eventually outgrow them. Yet most of them have a biological basis and are not the result of bad parenting. When problems of this nature affect your child's every day life, education, interaction with parents, siblings and peers, it might be time to look for professional help. Take this screening test to find out if you need to see a specialist.