kids that rock back and forward?

Question

my two sons like to rock back and forward. one is 6 yrs old and the other is 8mos. what does this mean

my oldest son has a speech problem. Sometimes its hard for him to pronounce words correctly until we tell him. He does well in school (except in speech). but he's getting better at it as we work with him. When he plays video games he rocks as he's doing it. or sometimes when he watches cartoons he would rock. I tell him to stop and he does. But sooner or later he starts up again. He's very responsive. And follows directions well. I just get nervous that somethings wrong when he rocks. Sometimes when he's sleep he will rock while lying down every now and then.

Answer 1

Autism is a lifelong, non-progressive neurological disorder typically appearing before the age of three years. The word "Autism" means a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and non-verbal communication and social interaction. The classic form of autism involves a triad of impairments - in social interaction, in communication and the use of language, and in limited imagination as reflected in restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviour and activities.

People with autism may exhibit some of the following traits:

- Insistence on sameness; resistance to change
- Difficulty in expressing needs; uses gestures such as (hand flapping, rocking) instead of words
- Tantrums
- May not want to be cuddled or be cuddled
- Spins objects
- Inappropriate attachments to objects
- No real fears or danger
- Uneven gross/fine motor skills
- Not responsive to verbal cues; acts as if deaf although hearing tests are normal.
- Sustained odd play
- Little or no eye contact
- Prefers to be alone
- Repeating words, or phrases in place of normal responsive language
- Apparent over-sensitivity or under-sensitivity to pain
- Noticeable physical over activity or extreme under activity
- Individuals may also experience sensitivity in sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.

Autism and its associated behaviours have been estimated to occur in as many as 1 in 500 individuals. It is four times more prevalent in boys than girls and includes people from all races, ethnic, social, family income, lifestyle and formal education level sectors.

There is no known single cause for autism, but it is generally accepted that it is caused by abnormalities in brain structure or function. Autism tends to occur more frequently than expected among individuals who have certain medical conditions, including fragile X syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, congenital rubella syndrome, and untreated phenylketonuria (PKU).

Answer 2

Get them tested to ADHD, Attention Deficitt Hyperactivity Disorder. What ur describing is a common factor.

Also in my class at school, I have a little boy who is slightly Autistic and he CAN NOT keep still.

Get them check at the doctor and bring up your concern with him, perhaps video tape the children for him/her to see for a better diagnosis! x

Answer 3

it is not atypical in any respect. I had a pal who might rock back and forth each night until now going to sleep, no remember how tierd she became, because of the fact it made her doze off (it additionally gave her incredibly good abs). and that i do it interior the automobile. it is only something human beings do, and would not might desire to be stopped. I comprehend which you think of it is creepy however (I do it too and comprehend it is wierd) besides the shown fact that it is comparable to different issues human beings do, like shaking their legs whilst sitting in charis or cracking their knucles. it is thoroughly standard and would not might desire to be stopped ( as long as human beings outdoors the kin do not see her doing it, ha)

Answer 4

My three year old daughter does this. We had her tested and she tested fine. She just thinks it's fun and I think she comforts herself that way. Like some kids suck their thumb. my two year old will join in with her and just laugh and giggle. She stops when I ask her to and she does it the most right before she falls asleep.

Answer 5

could be normal soothing motions... although that is something that autistic kids do alot... are they aware of their surroundings very much... if they are not that aware or responsive to their surrounding and they rock back and forth, I would be more worried

Answer 6

They could just be having fun.... however, it could be a more serious symptom of autism. Go to a pediatrician for further analysis.