When my 7 yo son watches football on TV which he loves or watches anybody play video games on TV which he also loves, he gets so excited and he jerks his arms and also moves his hands constantly, as well as rubs them. Could this be a form of autism. I've always suspected him to have a mild form of it. Other reasons I think so is because he talks to himself all the time and can entertain himself for hours alone. He also still is a "head beater" but only at night or early morning which he started when he was old enough to lift his head. He's never done this during fits. He was also a bed wetter for the longest time and last week he urinated while wide awake in the car and didn't say anything. Can anybody help me out or can anybody relate? Thanks.
2007-01-22 05:40:32 · 9 answers · asked by AngieBaby 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I am the mother of a 9 y.o. broad-spectrum autistic female, which is quite rare..most autistics are males...anyway I would definitely make a doctors appointment and bring up these concerns. They can guide you through the correct channels from there. I'm not trying to scare you but it sounds like he may have some tendencies so I wouldn't hesitate, because the sooner you get help if he needs it the better. Good luck and please know it's not the end of the world if he is...
2007-01-22 05:50:25 · answer #1 · answered by Proud Mommy of 6 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is possible. My daughter was diagnosed as autistic at 18 months and she is 6 years old now and shows no signs of autism since having therapy with speech and occupational therapists. She was probably misdiagnosed and this is common when children are much younger and cannot speak yet. Your son is already 7 and that's old enough to have seen some much bigger areas of concern. The things he is doing should be reviewed by his doctor and then rechecked if necessary. They could mean nothing, or by something. Autism usually has a child not responding anymore to many things and it's a very marked change.
Check out this website:
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer
2007-01-22 13:50:30 · answer #2 · answered by Bard's Babe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, without the chance to observe your child, no one here can give a difinitive answer... Yes, arm flapping can be a sign of autism, as well as banging the head. It can also be a sign of a sensory processing disorder. Sensory Integration Dysfunction can certainly also be to blame for the wetting... it sounds as if he has a very high tolerance to pain and sensations. Contact your local school district to have him assessed for FREE. Since he is already in the school system, it should be easy. You'll need to get a psychological evaluation, as well as a neurological one. The school district will set it up for you when they evaluate your child if they feel that he qualifies for services.
2007-01-22 19:17:30 · answer #3 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need professional medical advice. This isn't something that can be diagnosed online by listing a few 'symptoms'. If it is autism, the sooner therapy is started the better. If you've always suspected it, why wait until now to look into it? A mother's intuition shouldn't be ignored, if your pediatrician is ignoring it, find another one!
2007-01-22 14:03:36 · answer #4 · answered by dibzz d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i think he may have some form of autism my cousin has capd and she moves her arms and rubs her hands together she also afraid of moving parts on toys and sounds like balloons popping and loud music and such my daughter is 6 and i dont think she has any problems but enjoys talking to herself for hours on a daily basis so it just may be something children do or maybe my daughter has a problem i dont know about i would def take all them symptoms and go talk to a doctor
2007-01-22 13:47:03 · answer #5 · answered by roxylee27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to a doctor to get a professional prognosis, because it sounds like your child has some issues that need to be addressed.
2007-01-22 13:46:51 · answer #6 · answered by scottishonion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you need to start with your child's doctor for a diagnosis. Your son is school aged, what have his teachers said?
2007-01-22 13:44:47 · answer #7 · answered by Basil 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are going to have to go to your Dr...and get a referal to a child psychologist to have him tested.
2007-01-22 13:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to a doctor and tell them of youre suspicions and what hes been doing and tell them you want him tested for it they should refer you to a specialist that deals with that.
2007-01-22 14:12:34 · answer #9 · answered by amethyst m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋