Autism / Asperger's Flapping Arms/Hands

This is a video of our 2 yr old daughter Ava who was recently diagnosed on the Autism spectrum with Asperger's tendancies. This was taken in the evening while she was snuggling and picking out stickers to put on the wall with her Mommy. She has been flapping since she was a few months old. It was one of our first indicators that she may need to be tested for Autism.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Autism
• Asperger's
• Flapping
• Autistic
• symptoms

[lowencope]

She looks like she's flapping her arms because she's excited about the stickers. I think kids are being overdiagnosed with this disorder.

[DukeNukem2020]

@lissettegijay Jeeze, what is it with parents trying to find problems with kids. First they diagnosed ADD to kids who that just had a tad more energy than other fatter kids. And that's where it began. Next thing you know there won't be a "Normal" kid anymore, parents will find so many so-called "Problems/Disorders" with kids that kids can't act like kids anymore. Just because a 2 year old doesn't act like a butt-hurt 45 year old, doesn't mean she's not normal. Let kids act like kids.

[valeriejayne]

this is the fist time I have seen another child do he same thing as mine Son, who was diagnossed almost a year ago, he is now 3 and half. I have to say I am not feeling so alone about now, I have mostly read about stimming, but at all the different schools my Son has been to in the last year and half, I hadn't met another child who stims the way my boy does., It's so hard on us at times, it takes over his personality when we are out in public and makes doing fun news things depressing.

[autismguide]

so cute!

[ginarowina]

My son used to do the exact same thing and we thought the same thing....he's just enjoying life. He's in 2nd grade now and its amazing to see the progress. Good luck to you and God bless!

[KeswickCamp08]

shes so cute!

[flame2hi]

arm flapping does not automatically mean autism, but ... if she's been diagnosed, you might want to call your local public school district. I know here in Texas

Many school districts will test for autism and possibly get her into an Early Learning program (Pre K) or some speech therapy. call your local elementary school and ask them to test her. Programs may be available to help you even at this age.

[charlsnchrg]

children dont get overdiagnosed.....there are many tests for autism. Parents tend to overlook flapping as part of excitement, instead of seeking a professional diagnosis to help a child get treated. Thanks for sharing your video and awareness!

[CHEERBUNNY22]

@lowencope I couldnt agree more!!!!!!!!

[MultiBennyboo]

i have an autistic son this lil girl does not seem autistic at all great eye contact responsive believe me my son does none of that good luck

[lid107]

I call the autistic one "Flappy". ;)