Update! I just wanted to let everyone know who posted a comment..that this was something he grew out of. He is a totally healthy and normal 2 year old now. It was very disturbing at the time and I hope that you all get the answers you are looking for. Good luck and best wishes to all!
did you figure out what this was? my sons does this all the time..problem is he's 3 years old and it didn't start until he was about 1 or so..he's not autistic, very social and talkative. I call it "piano fingers" b/c it looks like he's playing the piano..but lately it's gotten more diverse..
It does look like stimming or hand flapping, which is an early indication of autism,. The leg stiffening could also be an attempt to point his toes which is also indicative of autism.
I hope your son is doing well. My son was diagnosed with Infantile Spasms but was doing really well under his medication, Depakene. He then started to show a similar behavior as your son a few months after his initial diagnosis. After doing an extended EEG, his attacks were diagnosed as benign shudder attacks. We were so thrilled it wasn't the spasms again or a new kind of seizure. My son's shudders are more pronounced than your sons.
My son did this around the same age for months, he is 17 months old now and outgrew them long ago. His Pediatrician said they are completely normal and age appropriate. if a toddler were doing it then I would be worried.
looks more like an immature neurological system. but always a good idea to get it checked out. the ped. neuro will be able to do a complete exam. Doesn't look like seizures or infantile spasm but could be myoclonic spasms (the tightening - not the finger twittling).
Update! I just wanted to let everyone know who posted a comment..that this was something he grew out of. He is a totally healthy and normal 2 year old now. It was very disturbing at the time and I hope that you all get the answers you are looking for. Good luck and best wishes to all!
marleighny 1 month ago
did you figure out what this was? my sons does this all the time..problem is he's 3 years old and it didn't start until he was about 1 or so..he's not autistic, very social and talkative. I call it "piano fingers" b/c it looks like he's playing the piano..but lately it's gotten more diverse..
cgfrap 1 month ago
It does look like stimming or hand flapping, which is an early indication of autism,. The leg stiffening could also be an attempt to point his toes which is also indicative of autism.
WolfStorm82 1 month ago
it looks more like early signs of autism, my son was diagnosed and he showed similer signs when he was an infant.
chibomato78 1 month ago
I hope your son is doing well. My son was diagnosed with Infantile Spasms but was doing really well under his medication, Depakene. He then started to show a similar behavior as your son a few months after his initial diagnosis. After doing an extended EEG, his attacks were diagnosed as benign shudder attacks. We were so thrilled it wasn't the spasms again or a new kind of seizure. My son's shudders are more pronounced than your sons.
ktallett 3 months ago
would love to know how your son is now.... what was the outcome? x
spotsandstripes2 4 months ago
This is normal baby movements. You're looking for problems. Get some therapy.
MrMcshane70 5 months ago
@MrMcshane70 your rude, get a life you jerk. shes just worried.
emilyexorcismzombie 3 months ago
My son did this around the same age for months, he is 17 months old now and outgrew them long ago. His Pediatrician said they are completely normal and age appropriate. if a toddler were doing it then I would be worried.
lawofjude 1 year ago
looks more like an immature neurological system. but always a good idea to get it checked out. the ped. neuro will be able to do a complete exam. Doesn't look like seizures or infantile spasm but could be myoclonic spasms (the tightening - not the finger twittling).
alisonamsb 1 year ago