"My 9 month old is doing a lot of arm flapping. I know ths is a sign of autism, should I worry?"

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My son is very vocal, smiley, social, makes eye contact just fine...but is going crazy with the arm flapping lately. Autism news is everywhere and it makes me worry. Should I, or do a lot of babies flap their arms when excited?

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by dejapooh on Nov 06 2007 (27 months ago)

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our son had autism. He rocked back and forth as an infant. Whenever he did this, she would get upset and tell us to take him to a Doctor. After 3 or 4 times, of us telling her that he interacts, makes eye contact, establishes relationships, so on we finally gave her our test on the subject. We turned off the music we almost always played and he stopped. We turned the music on and he started. We did this four or five times and we were all able to relax.

Moral: One symptom, especially a physical manifestation does not MAKE autism. If you are not sure, go to a Doctor, but you should probably just relax.

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"Does your son do it at certain times? My 6 month old son does it when he gets sleepy. "

by colbey012476 on Nov 06 2007 (27 months ago)

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My son is also very happy and makes eye contact all the time. I would watch your son and get to know if there is a pattern with it. I also agree that I think they do it when they are excited. I wouldn't worry too much. If you are really concerned, just ask your doctor.

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"It's normal for a nine month old to flap his arms when he's excited. "

by spoiledbeth on Nov 06 2007 (27 months ago)

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I wouldn't worry about autism until he's around four or so, because that's usually around the age that autism starts to show, if it's going to crop up. Most babies throw their arms around when they are happy, excited, want attention, just about anything! They can't talk or jump up and down, so they have to have SOME way of expressing themselves!

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"It is likely normal!"

by nashvillemom on Nov 06 2007 (27 months ago)

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My son did the same thing. Our pediatrician said many boys do that. As long as he is socially interactive and smiles and laughs, makes good eye contact he should be fine. My son no longer does it. he just sort of out grew it he is 11 months now. Don't worry.
Sources: Our doctor

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"Autism"

by newbieinmenifee on Nov 06 2007 (27 months ago)

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You might pick up Jenny McCarthy's new book "Louder than Words". It details her observations of her son Evan at an early age. It also talks about the numerous doctors who told her that her son was normal. Once he was correctly diagnosed, she set out to treat him with mind stimulation and wholesome diets. She has had great success with these treatments. He talks and plays games with her and by all appearances and behavior is a normal child. I believe she also provides websites and resources to contact for help.

Sources: CNN.com and Oprah Show

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Both my kids went through an arm-flapping stage so it is probably nothing. However, the person that knows a child best is the parent so if your gut says there is a problem talk to your pediatrician. However, if all else is normal, then probab;y this will pass.

Babies frequently discover a "new" movement and repeat it because it feels good and it feels as if they are doing something they couldn't before. After a few days or a week or so they tend to move on to other new sensations.

"My 9 month old is doing a lot of arm flapping. I know ths is a sign of autism, should I worry?"

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"my Mother in law is a Nurse and was SURE"

"Does your son do it at certain times? My 6 month old son does it when he gets sleepy. "

"It's normal for a nine month old to flap his arms when he's excited. "

"It is likely normal!"

"Autism"

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