Craniosynostosis & Plagiocephaly Support Group

Craniosynostosis is a medical condition in which some or all of the sutures in the skull of an infant close too early, causing problems with normal brain and skull growth. Plagiocephaly is a condition characterized by an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side) of the skull. It is a common finding at birth and may be the result of a restrictive intrauterine...

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post 5 year surgey and problems HELP

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my son just turned 7 he is very impulsive we are wondering if it could be a result of the pressure on his frontal lobe. He had his surgey 5 years ago we just dont no. he doesnt seem to be able to determine right or wrong and is in trouble a school alot HELP HELP
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If your son had Craniosynostosis and had corrective surgery on his skull the doctors tell you before you make the choice of corrective surgery that there are complications later on in life such as learning disabilites and so on and so forth.
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I hope this message finds you all well. I realize he is a few years older but this could still apply. Keep in mind that the frontal lobe for all children does not fully function until full maturity.

He could just be hyperactive or used to get attention a certain way. I was hyperactive and my parents medicated me...which I now know was wrong & lead to my discovery that stimulants for me work for about a week then my body adapts to them & I'm back at square one or worse. The real cure for me was extreme physical exercise. In high school I ran track and swam on the school team.

Works wonders with my children Also taking things away like video games for improper behavior works great (after my son runs a 5k there is a world of difference). I would also pay attention to the foods administered. Mustard goes great with Broccoli :) Cut out soda and other sugary things from his diet. Also make sure bowels are regular & if not give more fibrous fruits and veggies. Probiotics are good for digestion too. Be your own doctor first then get many opinions.

Most of all be careful on how you give attention & make sure to capitalize on good behavior to reinforce it...at least until he is 25 years old :) That is around the time the frontal lobe finishes solidifying connections in males.
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