Question
What could be the reason for a child frequently shaking their head?
Answer
A child frequently shaking their head might be due to playfulness, or it could be a manifestation of a tic disorder. Tic disorder is a behavioral disorder caused by a dysfunction in the nervous system’s extrapyramidal system, characterized primarily by symptoms such as blinking, headshaking, shrugging, flinging arms, kicking legs, twisting the body, and even profanity. In severe cases, it may also be accompanied by throat sounds.