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My 27 month old toddler flaps his hand when excited or happy. He has been doing so for a long time. There are no other delays or signs. everything else is fine. and he does not do it all the time, only some times. Can you please help me.
Vimmi,
Many kids flap their hands when excited or happy. This one activity does not mean a child is autistic. You should talk this over with your son's doctor. There are many other signs of autism such as not making eye contact, not responding to their name being called out, and so on. It can be a challenge making a diagnosis. Talking about this with his doctor should help you.
I wish you and your son the best,
Tim Runner, Education Advocate
You can learn more at my web site:
www.special-education-answers.com
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| Comment | Thank you for the prompt response. Since thats the only thing he does, I will mention it to his doctor but not worry too much about it. | ||
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I have a degree in Mathematics from the University of California with minors in Psychology and Physics. I also studied applied statistics in the field of psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate level. I have taught college classes, conducted seminars, written articles for various publications, and testified as an expert witness.
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