How is your little boy now? My little girl (16 months) has been doing this since she was 2/3 months old, and it seems to be getting worse. She didn't do it for a week once when she had a tummy bug which was interesting. No one knows what it is but we're seeing various specialists. Just wish I knew! Would appreciate any update from anyone else who knows anything.
Possibly, but I've also seen children make similar movements when excited by something. Maybe the sounds in the background (the highpitched sounds that sound like a parrot, without being able to see what it was). There are many explanations, but unless you've found out otherwise since you posted this, it may just be an excited young lad. My brother used to do it when he was a toddler (& I've seen other young children do it as well, most not autistic), but without tests, it's impossible to say.
From my own experience When I have a seizure you can see it in my eyes. I find it hard to focus and get a concerned look in them like.I sometimes look sleepy and unresponsive as well.
Omg why do you have a video here asking is this a seizure ? The only person you should be asking is a neurologist to get a diagnosis ... I am not trying to be rude but it's a fact get to the doctor and find out that way you will know... You need proper tests to find out ... Like with my little brother every 1 used to think he had autism but went to the doctor and he said he was fine just had developmental delay ... Wish u all the best thou :)
This is not autism. I am not a doctor but my daughter does the EXACT SAME thing and has been diagnosed with shudder syndrome and motor mannerism, bith of whihc are not a reason for concern. Yes, tics-like movements are often initally associated with autism, but are by no means a sure sign of that, especially if the child is doing socially fine.
I find it very disturbing how many other comments state as a fact that something is seriously wrong with your child. That's ridiculous.
It could also be stereotypy...does he usually respond to his name,if he don't this could be a sign of autism.it doesn't look like a seizure,though,at least from what I've seen.seizures are often associated with convulsions or sort of a catotonic type thing,but i can't say fer sure if it is haha I'm just a freshman in high school but my infos right
It looks like an absence ( sort of epilepsy) to me because he's got the automatic movements, it's quite short in time and he doesn't respond to questions or name-calling.
(I'm busy studing for my exams neurology, I'm in my second year nursing.
I'm not saying I'm right. just looks really like it
It looks like an absence ( sort of epilepsy) to me because he's got the automatic movements, it's quite short in time and he doesn't respond to questions or name-calling.
(I'm busy studing for my exams neurology, I'm in my second year nursing.
I'm not saying I'm right. just looks really like it
Thank you for the update jdubois9. My son is very social too, smiley, chatty etc (8 months old now) but continues to do exactly what your son does. He does it mostly when he is tired, or excited (if he sees the dog or a new colorful book, etc). Does he twirl his ankles while he does it? Mine twirls ankles, "plays air piano" and makes that "O" face grimace when he does it. I am always worried about it. :(
this could easily have been a video of my son. It is identical to what he used to do, for the early years of his life. We now know it was probably a 'stim', he was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome at the age of 11
It was over 2 years ago that I posted this video. He hasn't been diagnosed as
Autistic because he is socially fine. He still does the hand movements and the mouth stuff but sometimes will lye on the ground upside down and arch his back to watch TV. The doctors shrug it off as a sensory disorder but that's as far as I've gotten. I am really worried about how it will affect him when he gets to school. on top of the hand movement we now have extremely bad anxiety issues.
@jdubois9 My daughter does the exact same thing she is almost 5 and has done it since she was a baby. I recently saw another video on youtube with a little girl doing this same thing and they say it is called complex motor stereotypy....i am taking her to the doctor to get some more answers...have you heard anything recently about this?
@jdubois9 i wish i cud remember the details but a few years back i saw some show on a us channel, where a mother tried to explain it to her doctor, they didnt really bothered untill she showed her a vidoe of the kid. and later thay started investigating and the baby was allergic to some food. I think it was gluten, or may be it was ceoliac, but in the end it was some food allergy and he was fine. talk about this to some considering doctor.wish him health!
@jdubois9 i wish i cud remember the details but a few years back i saw some show on a us channel, where a mother tried to explain it to her doctor, they didnt really bothered untill she showed her a vidoe of the kid. and later thay started investigating and tfound that he baby was allergic to some food. I think it was gluten, or may be it was ceoliac, but in the end it was some food allergy and he was fine. talk about this to some considering doctor.wish him health!
@jdubois9 i wish i cud remember the details but a few years back i saw some show on a us channel, where a mother tried to explain it to her doctor, they didnt really bothered untill she showed her a vidoe of the kid. and later thay started investigating and tfound that he baby was allergic to some food. I think it was gluten, or may be it was ceoliac, but in the end it was some food allergy and he was fine. talk about this to some considering doctor.wish him health!
@jdubois9@jdubois9 i wish i cud remember the details but a few years back i saw some show on a us channel, where a mother tried to explain it to her doctor, they didnt really bothered untill she showed her a vidoe of the kid. and later thay started investigating and tfound that he baby was allergic to some food. I think it was gluten, or may be it was ceoliac, but in the end it was some food allergy and he was fine. talk about this to some considering doctor.wish him health!
It was over 2 years ago that I posted this video. He hasn't been diagnosed as
Autistic because he is socially fine. He still does the hand movements and the mouth stuff but sometimes will lye on the ground upside down and arch his back to watch TV. The doctors shrug it off as a sensory disorder but that's as far as I've gotten. I am really worried about how it will affect him when he gets to school. on top of the hand movement we now have extremely bad anxiety issues. So far its not much better
It was over 2 years ago that I posted this video. He hasn't been diagnosed as
Autistic because he is socially fine. He still does the hand movements and the mouth stuff but sometimes will lye on the ground upside down and arch his back to watch TV. The doctors shrug it off as a sensory disorder but thats as far as ive gotten. I am really worried about how it will affect him when he gets to school. on top of the hand movement we now have extremely bad anxiety issues. So far its not much better
my daughter did this from a young age, [we actually thought it was cute at the time] but take note then she started the fainting/passing out etc age 7 for no reason. hospital checks are normal. just keep an eye on him, if you're worried go DR's ask for more checks
@AmericanSoapBox You are the idiot. It clearly says in their posting they took him to see a doctor. Your grammar is terrible. I can't believe anyone gave you thumbs up for saying this.
@AmericanSoapBox Youtube is a great area for local and/or foreign support. Many people take this seriously, and with their expertise, they can help by simply messaging or commenting, helping the person, unlike you.
My son is 27 months and does the same thing. Mostly when he's excited. Especially when watching a video. He has an ASD diagnosis. Our doctor has no explanation for why he does this tensing. She initially thought epilepsy, but he had 2 EEGs and they were both normal. I am so happy you posted this video. I've been so curious if other children do what my son does. We assumed it was an ASD related stim, but it's nice to see other parents confirming this.
Yes, it could be a partial seizure (i'm not an expert) but i think it is. Go get him checked out at a local hospital. I have a sister who has seizures about every 6 months.
my son used to do this exact thing especially when he was excited...he is 6 now and he does have pretty bad ADHD but no epilepsy and no ASD...he is just very active and excitable :) wish you the best with your son.
You seriously asked youtube?! GO TO A FUCKING DOCTOR PLEASE!
I myself have epilepsy, and if I could have had treatment when I was that young, it wouldn't be as bad as it is today. PLEASE take the kid to a doctor!
This is not seizures. He is actually very concerned about the cereal the other child has and that is his way of telling you he wants some.. you can tell this from the rolling of the hands and if "gimme" and the mouth open "gimme a bite" cute lil boy just precious..
I truly don't believe these to be seizures. Neurological-yes. Seizure-no. This is actually fairly common in babies and young toddlers. Usually, this goes away as the child ages and fine motoer skills develop.
You've probably been given a diagnosis already... but my son has grand mal seizures... I counted three seizures in a row. Children all have different ways of manifesting seizures... no two look the same. Alot of it can be seen in his eyes, after each seizure. If untreated, they may develop into frequent grand mals. Either way, it appears to be neurological.
Some kids may grow out of early childhood petit mals.
Btw... my sons seizures, or triggers never show up on an EEG. He still has them.
My grandaugther does exactly the same. We are currently awaiting an appointment with a specialist. She had a SOGS test last week and is well above average for her intelligence but is lacking in her social development.
@3babyjayne You are on the right track with this one I believe. My son has a form of Autism and I am telling you not all stimms are the same. He did exactly this. I would bet you are looking at Asperger's with stimming. My son is now ten and can control them better. They usually ony do them when excited but they can do them in any mood. It gets a heck of a lot better. Don't worry...
my daughter, use to do that and get stiff legged when she was REAL excited about something. but she grew out of that. its looks about the same as when she was doing it, i wouldnt get too worried about it
i have a 2 year old son with brain tumours and severe epilepsy, he has clonic fits, drop fits, infantile spasms & absences. he does this all the time but his pead doesnt think it is a seziure yet his neurologist does, even tho they dont show on EEG's. he shows all the signs of autism but wont get a diagnosis until he is 3 as he so behind with development in general. i never thought this could be to do with the autism, im going to mention it to his neuro x
It's hard to say. I've seen kids do really weird things just from getting excited, even my 2 yr-old when she was a little younger. But they weren't seizures or autism.
yes, this looks very much like a seizure involving the lateral aspects of the motor strip located on the precentral gyrus of the brain. If you look up "motor homunculus" you'll see that areas of the body are represented on the brain in a very particular order. You'll notice that the face is located right by the hands/fingers/arms. A partial seizure in this area will cause this little boy to exhibit motor symptoms in these areas.
I wish there was an update to this too!! The yawning movement with the open mouth looks like a seizure. But the hands thing is not always autism. My daughter who is now 3 1/2 did this as a baby and she is completely normal. My 10 month old little boy also does this and he isnt definatly not autistic!!
my son does this when hes excited... sort of like getting really excited. Its what kids on the spectrum do to different degrees. We know our son likes something alot when he does this. Its alarming if your not used to it but I guarentee hes not in pain! Make an appt and talk to a Autism specialist. Some Dr's misdiagnose it. :) GL
kids with Autism do that to express joy or anxiety. My son does that also he was diagnosed last year just before his 2nd birthday with Autism Spectrum Disorder. You should follow up with your pediatrician as soon as possible.
while not a doctor, from what I see and what I've experienced personally, I would diagnose that to be styming, an austism spectrum disorder. There are different levels of autism, ranging from mild to severe. (continued below)
Yes totally, my son did that as a baby and still to this day does the exact same movements. He has an Autism Spectrum Disorder called Aspergers Syndrome.
Well you need to find a specialist in Developmental Pediatrics. Just ask your doctor for a referal. If he tries to argue just say you wish not to debate the issue and you would like to let the specialist decide. Go home and get it on video. If your child does this exact movements , it is stimming.
...Lastly, if it's noticeable enough for you to post a video on you tube, then it's enough to get him checked out by a professional. i'd bet this isn't the first time you've noticed it, am I correct? youre eyes are playing tricks. my apologies for being blunt. cute kid, btw.
hi.i know this was 2 yrs ago now,but my daughter is going for a EEG shortly as she does this and her feet tense up and she holds herself,so could you olease tell me if you went to the doctor and what was the outcome..thank you very much
@striplingtolpits You shoud have her assessed for Autism. Autism can have varying degrees of severity. Most say my son is not even noticable and he is really smart. His swichs up his stimms. Sometimes they look exactly like this sometimes he tenses up his entire body and releases it bringing in his arms instead or out. This is more like what he did as a small baby and child. He now does it closer to avoid people noticing. Please don't ignore it. Parents do not realize no child fits ASD perfect.
he could have wanted some fruit loops...they were being eaten right in front of him, when he looks right at you he didn't do it but as soon as he looked back at the bowl he did it again! -just another thing to add to the differential
Waking up in the AM and stretching? However seizure's can vary in form, from person to person. Best be on the safe side and bring your concerns up with you pediatrician. zgrinspan
I am a pediatric neurology fellow (still in training). I would bring your child to a pediatric neurologist for evaluation. The movement needs to be considered against the background of the child's development, his birth and family history, medication history, etc...
I would definately recommend getting an EEG but I would also like to recommend that you keep Autism on your radar and look into it. My twin sons have both a seizure disorder and Autism. My one son did a "stim" that looked very similar to this. The "stim" routes from a sensory base so watch for what is happening when the action happens.
Your son's "tics" look the same as the ones my son has. The same facial expression and the same gestures with the arms!
My son is 5 months old and have had them on and off for 4 weeks. I am a bit worried and was wondering if you know why your son has them, if they have gone away and what can be done?
oh may god my son also does that kind of movement.i also thought he look really cute, he makes me and his dad smile..actually he makes noise with so full of emotions and excitement..
Hi. My son has the exact same movements & has since he was about 6 months of age. He's now three. Our pediatrician recommended we see a neurologist to undergo an EEG. Have you gone that route, yet?
My daughter does the same thing when she is excited, concentrating or tired, she has been doing this since she was 4-5 months old, when we thought it was just the startle reflex not going away! She is three now and does all the time still! The doctors will not do anything but label it as habitual spasm!!!
Hi this video is of my son before we thought it was a seizure. We thought it was cute until someone mentioned there son did similar things that turned out to be seizures. We have seen a doctor and it isn't seizures but a sensory issue that they are keeping an eye on.
These are called "nodding attacks". They can occur in West syndrome aka infantile spasms. It is important that you bring your child in for an EEG. You should contact a neuropediatrician and not just any doctor who might not be familiar with this condition. I hope you and your child all the best for the future.
@jdubois9 my daughter did this from a young age, [we actually thought it was cute at the time too] but take note then she started fainting/passing out etc age 6 for no reason. hospital checks are normal. she's now 9yrs and seems fine, just keep an eye on him, if you're worried go DR's ask for more checks
It was over 2 years ago that I posted this video. He hasn't been diagnosed as
Autistic because he is socially fine. He still does the hand movements and the mouth stuff but sometimes will lye on the ground upside down and arch his back to watch TV. The doctors shrug it off as a sensory disorder but that's as far as I've gotten. I am really worried about how it will affect him when he gets to school. on top of the hand movement we now have extremely bad anxiety issues.
maybe it's some way to say " i want some " i mean the food on the table.. i've seen some nearly similar behaviour in some kids when they want something..
u should show this to a pediatrician or a neurologist to get the professional openion.
When I saw this video, at first I thought seizure...and then my second thought was Tourette Syndrome?
alihauber 1 week ago
My 14mth old does the same thing...he is perfectly healthy. He does it when gets excited. Hes just seems happy to me
dekken07 3 weeks ago
It's a type of autism mii best friends brother use to do that when he got excited about something
bryttb17 4 weeks ago
he's excited about the food
pixie1310 1 month ago
It does.
amandaog69 2 months ago
It look like a seizures
lacey2682 3 months ago
do wht dora does lol
dudethatrocks100 3 months ago
How is your little boy now? My little girl (16 months) has been doing this since she was 2/3 months old, and it seems to be getting worse. She didn't do it for a week once when she had a tummy bug which was interesting. No one knows what it is but we're seeing various specialists. Just wish I knew! Would appreciate any update from anyone else who knows anything.
mynamehasgone1979 4 months ago
It's stimming, I think. Definitely not a seizure, though.
musicmattersbaby 4 months ago
Possibly, but I've also seen children make similar movements when excited by something. Maybe the sounds in the background (the highpitched sounds that sound like a parrot, without being able to see what it was). There are many explanations, but unless you've found out otherwise since you posted this, it may just be an excited young lad. My brother used to do it when he was a toddler (& I've seen other young children do it as well, most not autistic), but without tests, it's impossible to say.
SuperMissblueeyes 4 months ago
Definitely autism with stym disorder. Progressively will get worse, especially without therapy.
MrMcshane70 5 months ago
From my own experience When I have a seizure you can see it in my eyes. I find it hard to focus and get a concerned look in them like.I sometimes look sleepy and unresponsive as well.
Pighaterskater 10 months ago
You even see that when the spoon reaches the bowl, he does that. just follow his eyes! Like when is the spoon coming my way????
margje222 11 months ago
OMG... He's looking at a bowl of colourfull breakfast thingies and he get's excited.... Ofcourse it's not a seizure!!
margje222 11 months ago
Omg why do you have a video here asking is this a seizure ? The only person you should be asking is a neurologist to get a diagnosis ... I am not trying to be rude but it's a fact get to the doctor and find out that way you will know... You need proper tests to find out ... Like with my little brother every 1 used to think he had autism but went to the doctor and he said he was fine just had developmental delay ... Wish u all the best thou :)
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aneri1979 1 year ago
This is not autism. I am not a doctor but my daughter does the EXACT SAME thing and has been diagnosed with shudder syndrome and motor mannerism, bith of whihc are not a reason for concern. Yes, tics-like movements are often initally associated with autism, but are by no means a sure sign of that, especially if the child is doing socially fine.
I find it very disturbing how many other comments state as a fact that something is seriously wrong with your child. That's ridiculous.
aneri1979 1 year ago 2
Oh duh I just looked at the other comments,it ain't autism.nvm
DNADragons 1 year ago
It could also be stereotypy...does he usually respond to his name,if he don't this could be a sign of autism.it doesn't look like a seizure,though,at least from what I've seen.seizures are often associated with convulsions or sort of a catotonic type thing,but i can't say fer sure if it is haha I'm just a freshman in high school but my infos right
DNADragons 1 year ago
It looks like an absence ( sort of epilepsy) to me because he's got the automatic movements, it's quite short in time and he doesn't respond to questions or name-calling.
(I'm busy studing for my exams neurology, I'm in my second year nursing.
I'm not saying I'm right. just looks really like it
Goodmorning3Sunshine 1 year ago
It looks like an absence ( sort of epilepsy) to me because he's got the automatic movements, it's quite short in time and he doesn't respond to questions or name-calling.
(I'm busy studing for my exams neurology, I'm in my second year nursing.
I'm not saying I'm right. just looks really like it
Goodmorning3Sunshine 1 year ago
take him to the er and tell them that he is having seizure like episodes they will do an mri to test it...
t69f 1 year ago
I've been lot's of girl's that have autism acting strangely like this im just a 13 year old teenager but I've seen it MANY times
MegaPo1ng 1 year ago
no stupid he is tryin to fly like your caged birds in the background!
tjomc82 1 year ago
This looks just like my daughter at that age. She has a primary motor stereotypy (non-autistic).
agspraggs 1 year ago
Thank you for the update jdubois9. My son is very social too, smiley, chatty etc (8 months old now) but continues to do exactly what your son does. He does it mostly when he is tired, or excited (if he sees the dog or a new colorful book, etc). Does he twirl his ankles while he does it? Mine twirls ankles, "plays air piano" and makes that "O" face grimace when he does it. I am always worried about it. :(
kalexiak1 1 year ago
this could easily have been a video of my son. It is identical to what he used to do, for the early years of his life. We now know it was probably a 'stim', he was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome at the age of 11
puptydupty 1 year ago
It was over 2 years ago that I posted this video. He hasn't been diagnosed as
Autistic because he is socially fine. He still does the hand movements and the mouth stuff but sometimes will lye on the ground upside down and arch his back to watch TV. The doctors shrug it off as a sensory disorder but that's as far as I've gotten. I am really worried about how it will affect him when he gets to school. on top of the hand movement we now have extremely bad anxiety issues.
jdubois9 1 year ago
@jdubois9 My daughter does the exact same thing she is almost 5 and has done it since she was a baby. I recently saw another video on youtube with a little girl doing this same thing and they say it is called complex motor stereotypy....i am taking her to the doctor to get some more answers...have you heard anything recently about this?
Callixlilli 1 year ago
@jdubois9 i wish i cud remember the details but a few years back i saw some show on a us channel, where a mother tried to explain it to her doctor, they didnt really bothered untill she showed her a vidoe of the kid. and later thay started investigating and the baby was allergic to some food. I think it was gluten, or may be it was ceoliac, but in the end it was some food allergy and he was fine. talk about this to some considering doctor.wish him health!
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@jdubois9 i wish i cud remember the details but a few years back i saw some show on a us channel, where a mother tried to explain it to her doctor, they didnt really bothered untill she showed her a vidoe of the kid. and later thay started investigating and tfound that he baby was allergic to some food. I think it was gluten, or may be it was ceoliac, but in the end it was some food allergy and he was fine. talk about this to some considering doctor.wish him health!
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@jdubois9 i wish i cud remember the details but a few years back i saw some show on a us channel, where a mother tried to explain it to her doctor, they didnt really bothered untill she showed her a vidoe of the kid. and later thay started investigating and tfound that he baby was allergic to some food. I think it was gluten, or may be it was ceoliac, but in the end it was some food allergy and he was fine. talk about this to some considering doctor.wish him health!
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@jdubois9 @jdubois9 i wish i cud remember the details but a few years back i saw some show on a us channel, where a mother tried to explain it to her doctor, they didnt really bothered untill she showed her a vidoe of the kid. and later thay started investigating and tfound that he baby was allergic to some food. I think it was gluten, or may be it was ceoliac, but in the end it was some food allergy and he was fine. talk about this to some considering doctor.wish him health!
agentiota 8 months ago
@jdubois9 that is a seizure. go to a childrens hospital about seeing someone forit. show them this video
Svblog27 8 months ago
@jdubois9
it could be Tourette's
colleenknight26 3 months ago
It was over 2 years ago that I posted this video. He hasn't been diagnosed as
Autistic because he is socially fine. He still does the hand movements and the mouth stuff but sometimes will lye on the ground upside down and arch his back to watch TV. The doctors shrug it off as a sensory disorder but that's as far as I've gotten. I am really worried about how it will affect him when he gets to school. on top of the hand movement we now have extremely bad anxiety issues. So far its not much better
jdubois9 1 year ago
It was over 2 years ago that I posted this video. He hasn't been diagnosed as
Autistic because he is socially fine. He still does the hand movements and the mouth stuff but sometimes will lye on the ground upside down and arch his back to watch TV. The doctors shrug it off as a sensory disorder but thats as far as ive gotten. I am really worried about how it will affect him when he gets to school. on top of the hand movement we now have extremely bad anxiety issues. So far its not much better
jdubois9 1 year ago
my son is 7 months old and does THE SAME EXACT thing. How is your child now? Any new updates? Did he grow out of this?
kalexiak1 1 year ago
i was gonna say, that was the cutest seizure i ever did see!
playfullchick 1 year ago
my daughter did this from a young age, [we actually thought it was cute at the time] but take note then she started the fainting/passing out etc age 7 for no reason. hospital checks are normal. just keep an eye on him, if you're worried go DR's ask for more checks
chutchybo 1 year ago
@AmericanSoapBox You are the idiot. It clearly says in their posting they took him to see a doctor. Your grammar is terrible. I can't believe anyone gave you thumbs up for saying this.
wittybbent 1 year ago
@AmericanSoapBox Youtube is a great area for local and/or foreign support. Many people take this seriously, and with their expertise, they can help by simply messaging or commenting, helping the person, unlike you.
nameseeker33 1 year ago
Looks kind of like Barney Frank.
pf126p 1 year ago
My son is 27 months and does the same thing. Mostly when he's excited. Especially when watching a video. He has an ASD diagnosis. Our doctor has no explanation for why he does this tensing. She initially thought epilepsy, but he had 2 EEGs and they were both normal. I am so happy you posted this video. I've been so curious if other children do what my son does. We assumed it was an ASD related stim, but it's nice to see other parents confirming this.
mgodfrey1975 1 year ago
Yes, it could be a partial seizure (i'm not an expert) but i think it is. Go get him checked out at a local hospital. I have a sister who has seizures about every 6 months.
Maaaaaate 1 year ago
my son used to do this exact thing especially when he was excited...he is 6 now and he does have pretty bad ADHD but no epilepsy and no ASD...he is just very active and excitable :) wish you the best with your son.
hsmommyofmany 1 year ago
Looks like Myoclonic Seizures, both limbs move together. Get it checked with a doctor. :]
PhotoshopXD 1 year ago
You seriously asked youtube?! GO TO A FUCKING DOCTOR PLEASE!
I myself have epilepsy, and if I could have had treatment when I was that young, it wouldn't be as bad as it is today. PLEASE take the kid to a doctor!
whiteXTC 1 year ago
its not a seizure
merunem 2 years ago
This is not seizures. He is actually very concerned about the cereal the other child has and that is his way of telling you he wants some.. you can tell this from the rolling of the hands and if "gimme" and the mouth open "gimme a bite" cute lil boy just precious..
Dixietradition07 2 years ago
I truly don't believe these to be seizures. Neurological-yes. Seizure-no. This is actually fairly common in babies and young toddlers. Usually, this goes away as the child ages and fine motoer skills develop.
Blackhawkflygirl 2 years ago
I was curious if you had received a diagnosis, My son is doing something very similar. EEG clean, but episodes gettng worse.
mymartinboys1 2 years ago
my little boy s doing that too when you had your EEG did they do it in sleep and awake ?
miablincowe 1 year ago
@mymartinboys1 You should really make sure this is not ASD realted stimming. Not all stimming is hand flapping.
dunleavym 1 year ago
that might be a seziure was that sqeuking him? if it wasn't then that was maybe a seziure
madliny45 2 years ago
You've probably been given a diagnosis already... but my son has grand mal seizures... I counted three seizures in a row. Children all have different ways of manifesting seizures... no two look the same. Alot of it can be seen in his eyes, after each seizure. If untreated, they may develop into frequent grand mals. Either way, it appears to be neurological.
Some kids may grow out of early childhood petit mals.
Btw... my sons seizures, or triggers never show up on an EEG. He still has them.
CheriS33 2 years ago
My grandaugther does exactly the same. We are currently awaiting an appointment with a specialist. She had a SOGS test last week and is well above average for her intelligence but is lacking in her social development.
3babyjayne 2 years ago
@3babyjayne You are on the right track with this one I believe. My son has a form of Autism and I am telling you not all stimms are the same. He did exactly this. I would bet you are looking at Asperger's with stimming. My son is now ten and can control them better. They usually ony do them when excited but they can do them in any mood. It gets a heck of a lot better. Don't worry...
dunleavym 1 year ago
that is most definitly a seizure
BIEBERSGURL 2 years ago
infact i think sorta looks like he's trying to ywan. excuse the spelling.
syourboy 2 years ago
i dont think this is seizure.if you look carefully he seems to be be moving his arms in towards himself. i have epilepsy aswel if thats any help.
syourboy 2 years ago
yeah they thought i had epilepsy....but thankfully i do not im sorry for you :/ but this looks like a very minor one if that helps
AZDEON 2 years ago
my daughter, use to do that and get stiff legged when she was REAL excited about something. but she grew out of that. its looks about the same as when she was doing it, i wouldnt get too worried about it
renewed2008 2 years ago
Looks like Stimming. Considered testing for Autism/Aspergers?
KellsInNaas 2 years ago
@KellsInNaas Agreed I think it is stimming too!!!!
Mom of a ten year old with Aspergers that did the exact same thing
dunleavym 1 year ago
i have a 2 year old son with brain tumours and severe epilepsy, he has clonic fits, drop fits, infantile spasms & absences. he does this all the time but his pead doesnt think it is a seziure yet his neurologist does, even tho they dont show on EEG's. he shows all the signs of autism but wont get a diagnosis until he is 3 as he so behind with development in general. i never thought this could be to do with the autism, im going to mention it to his neuro x
giaafterdark 2 years ago
He honestly looks like he's about to stretch, and some process stops him from doing so.
jarosikzero 2 years ago
It's hard to say. I've seen kids do really weird things just from getting excited, even my 2 yr-old when she was a little younger. But they weren't seizures or autism.
chisaiinezumi 2 years ago
yes, this looks very much like a seizure involving the lateral aspects of the motor strip located on the precentral gyrus of the brain. If you look up "motor homunculus" you'll see that areas of the body are represented on the brain in a very particular order. You'll notice that the face is located right by the hands/fingers/arms. A partial seizure in this area will cause this little boy to exhibit motor symptoms in these areas.
hope this helped
sabrinagard 2 years ago
That does look like a sign of autism. Does he stack or line up objects, or have any physical/mental delays?
RimedEmbrace 2 years ago
Honey my husband has them,what you need to do,is take him to a doctor.
pwrain 2 years ago
I wish there was an update to this too!! The yawning movement with the open mouth looks like a seizure. But the hands thing is not always autism. My daughter who is now 3 1/2 did this as a baby and she is completely normal. My 10 month old little boy also does this and he isnt definatly not autistic!!
morrisonkm2 2 years ago
Did you see a pediatrition about it?
Gemrbubs 2 years ago
My son does that he was diagnosed last year at the age of two years old with Autism Spectrum Disorder. You should talk to your child's pediatrician.
jennratonmort 2 years ago
Creepy but kinda cute
VampireFreakKe 2 years ago
That's called surealism. I think he wants to arm wrestle hah
elliottbradshaw 2 years ago
is that clifford in the background?
willpeterson13 2 years ago
I wish the person who posted this would give a recent update. My son does the same exact thing.
babsandizzie 2 years ago
My son does this...did you get ur diagnossed??
pixie1310 2 years ago
my son does this when hes excited... sort of like getting really excited. Its what kids on the spectrum do to different degrees. We know our son likes something alot when he does this. Its alarming if your not used to it but I guarentee hes not in pain! Make an appt and talk to a Autism specialist. Some Dr's misdiagnose it. :) GL
nagaempress 2 years ago 2
Yes My son has Autism Spectrum and does the exact same thing....
dunleavym 2 years ago
How old is your son?
babsandizzie 2 years ago
He is ten now...
dunleavym 2 years ago
kids with Autism do that to express joy or anxiety. My son does that also he was diagnosed last year just before his 2nd birthday with Autism Spectrum Disorder. You should follow up with your pediatrician as soon as possible.
jennratonmort 2 years ago 2
my daughter used to do that when she got excited, up until she was about seven shes now a perfectly healthy adult with a job and her own home
pattyp48 2 years ago
poor baby
shelleyhaley 2 years ago
while not a doctor, from what I see and what I've experienced personally, I would diagnose that to be styming, an austism spectrum disorder. There are different levels of autism, ranging from mild to severe. (continued below)
Jordanb003 2 years ago 6
Yes totally, my son did that as a baby and still to this day does the exact same movements. He has an Autism Spectrum Disorder called Aspergers Syndrome.
dunleavym 2 years ago
I was going to say that we have Aspergers in the family and my oldest has it and my 17 mo old does this and the Autism Dr saw him and just smiled!
nagaempress 2 years ago
Well you need to find a specialist in Developmental Pediatrics. Just ask your doctor for a referal. If he tries to argue just say you wish not to debate the issue and you would like to let the specialist decide. Go home and get it on video. If your child does this exact movements , it is stimming.
dunleavym 2 years ago
@Jordanb003
this is totally not true. I wish people would be mroe careful when they try to 'diagnose' other people's children.
aneri1979 1 year ago
...Lastly, if it's noticeable enough for you to post a video on you tube, then it's enough to get him checked out by a professional. i'd bet this isn't the first time you've noticed it, am I correct? youre eyes are playing tricks. my apologies for being blunt. cute kid, btw.
Jordanb003 2 years ago
hi.i know this was 2 yrs ago now,but my daughter is going for a EEG shortly as she does this and her feet tense up and she holds herself,so could you olease tell me if you went to the doctor and what was the outcome..thank you very much
striplingtolpits 3 years ago
@striplingtolpits You shoud have her assessed for Autism. Autism can have varying degrees of severity. Most say my son is not even noticable and he is really smart. His swichs up his stimms. Sometimes they look exactly like this sometimes he tenses up his entire body and releases it bringing in his arms instead or out. This is more like what he did as a small baby and child. He now does it closer to avoid people noticing. Please don't ignore it. Parents do not realize no child fits ASD perfect.
dunleavym 1 year ago
he could have wanted some fruit loops...they were being eaten right in front of him, when he looks right at you he didn't do it but as soon as he looked back at the bowl he did it again! -just another thing to add to the differential
rollinst0ne 3 years ago
he could have wanted some fruit loops...they were being eaten right in front of him
rollinst0ne 3 years ago
Looks like stimming you see individuals with Autism do.
Kwcov 3 years ago 2
Waking up in the AM and stretching? However seizure's can vary in form, from person to person. Best be on the safe side and bring your concerns up with you pediatrician. zgrinspan
FromOneMindsEye 3 years ago
I am a pediatric neurology fellow (still in training). I would bring your child to a pediatric neurologist for evaluation. The movement needs to be considered against the background of the child's development, his birth and family history, medication history, etc...
zgrinspan 3 years ago
I would definately recommend getting an EEG but I would also like to recommend that you keep Autism on your radar and look into it. My twin sons have both a seizure disorder and Autism. My one son did a "stim" that looked very similar to this. The "stim" routes from a sensory base so watch for what is happening when the action happens.
Best of luck to you.
Joanne.
joanneandbil 3 years ago 2
Your son's "tics" look the same as the ones my son has. The same facial expression and the same gestures with the arms!
My son is 5 months old and have had them on and off for 4 weeks. I am a bit worried and was wondering if you know why your son has them, if they have gone away and what can be done?
Thankful for an answer.
anritz 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
i'm expert in this issue and i can sure tell u this is not a seizure he is just playing.
ahmedhashem2008 3 years ago
oh may god my son also does that kind of movement.i also thought he look really cute, he makes me and his dad smile..actually he makes noise with so full of emotions and excitement..
may i ask, what the doctor said.
yarahegm 3 years ago
Looks like a "Stim". Autistic children often have this type of muscular rigidity. I've noticed it in girls with autism.
vbtherapist 3 years ago 3
Hi. My son has the exact same movements & has since he was about 6 months of age. He's now three. Our pediatrician recommended we see a neurologist to undergo an EEG. Have you gone that route, yet?
gu3boysmom 3 years ago 2
he's yauning
Maxade3 3 years ago
My daughter does the same thing when she is excited, concentrating or tired, she has been doing this since she was 4-5 months old, when we thought it was just the startle reflex not going away! She is three now and does all the time still! The doctors will not do anything but label it as habitual spasm!!!
juliettesurratt 3 years ago
Hi this video is of my son before we thought it was a seizure. We thought it was cute until someone mentioned there son did similar things that turned out to be seizures. We have seen a doctor and it isn't seizures but a sensory issue that they are keeping an eye on.
jdubois9 3 years ago
These are called "nodding attacks". They can occur in West syndrome aka infantile spasms. It is important that you bring your child in for an EEG. You should contact a neuropediatrician and not just any doctor who might not be familiar with this condition. I hope you and your child all the best for the future.
ulysse2121 3 years ago
Sorry! Forget what I wrote, wrong video...
ulysse2121 3 years ago
@jdubois9 my daughter did this from a young age, [we actually thought it was cute at the time too] but take note then she started fainting/passing out etc age 6 for no reason. hospital checks are normal. she's now 9yrs and seems fine, just keep an eye on him, if you're worried go DR's ask for more checks
chutchybo 1 year ago
It was over 2 years ago that I posted this video. He hasn't been diagnosed as
Autistic because he is socially fine. He still does the hand movements and the mouth stuff but sometimes will lye on the ground upside down and arch his back to watch TV. The doctors shrug it off as a sensory disorder but that's as far as I've gotten. I am really worried about how it will affect him when he gets to school. on top of the hand movement we now have extremely bad anxiety issues.
jdubois9 1 year ago
i don't think so?
maybe it's some way to say " i want some " i mean the food on the table.. i've seen some nearly similar behaviour in some kids when they want something..
u should show this to a pediatrician or a neurologist to get the professional openion.
i think u already did so..
my best wishes :)
DocQ8 3 years ago
why would you laugh?
RastaSara 3 years ago
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azacool 4 years ago
Yeah, I def. think that is a seizure. Poor thing.
Emmoney 4 years ago