Question 1

can you tell me how i could stop autistic type hand flapping/motor movements?

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Movements: these repetitive hand movements seen both in autistic and Rett syndrome is at times considered  " self stimulating" if,  it also involve increase masturbation. No particular specific medication helpful, however worth mentioning would be Beta Blockers( Inderal) 
Another med Tegretol  may help (Temporal lobe connection). 
Paxil, SSRI may decrease the obsessive intensity. small dose Haldol (haloperidol)

Question 2

hand flapping continue in autistic adults?

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It certainly can: Hand flapping sometime fades over time, but it is not at all uncommon for it to continue throughout the life of an autistic individual.  It is not harmful, per se; but, when excessive, it can interfere with other more productive behaviors.  When severe, it sometimes is treated with antipsychotics, which typically reduce both frequency and duration of the hand flapping.

Question 3

what can autistic people do to hide their hand flapping?

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They can work with a: Behavioral therapist to substitute à more social-acceptable, less noticeable movement. Depending on their intellectual ability, they may also  learn self-calming techniques. Very low doses of anti-anxiety medication prescribed by a psychiatrist or a developmental/behavioral pediatrician can help even those who have intellectual disability, as may a reminder to have " quiet hands.".

Question 4

autism causes hand flapping?

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Repetitive...: ...Activities are one of several diagnostic criteria for autism.

Question 5

can "hand flapping" be from something besides autism?

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Yes: Some individuals (adults and child) engage in repetitive movements because they find it pleasurable--it's called stereotypic movement disorder.  If there no problems with social interactions or language abnormalities, it typically is benign and self limiting.  That said, i agree with dr. Hoffman that, if you are concerned, an assessment would be well justified.

Question 6

can hand flapping be a symptom of anything besides autism?

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Yes: And, the diagnosis of autism is not made by a child only having the hand flapping movements. Two other main characteristics seen in children with autism are problems with both communications and social development. I would seek an evaluation with either a child psychiatrist, a pediatric neurologist or a developmental pediatrician.

Question 7

why does an autistic child headbangs, rocking, twirling, spinning and hand flapping?

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Typical symptoms: Autism is a biochemical disorder and these symptoms are typical of a sick brain. You need to see a physician who has been trained by "defeat autism now". The headquarters of the organizaion is in san diego and they cangive you directions.

Question 8

do people with  asperger's or autism do hand flapping?

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Sometimes: Hand flapping is a common but not universal behavior in individuals in the autism spectrum disorder.  It sometimes is called "self-stimming (short for stimulation), but that probably is not why the individuals do it.  It is not, per se, harmful, but it can be so time-consuming that nothing else gets done; also it makes them stand out among their peers, which parents find disturbing.

Question 9

is hand flapping/kicking legs and hitting out when over-excited normal for an adult without autistic spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

NO: Obviously this is not "normal" behavior for any adult. There may be other psychiatric issues causing this but autistic spectrum disorder seems the most likely cause by far. Kids on the autistic spectrum tend to turn into adults on the spectrum, though often symptoms can become less severe over time, especially with proper treatment, which can include dietary changes, supplements and homeopathy.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: hand flapping?

Accepted Answer

Hand flapping: Movement involving flapping one or both hands.  It is a stimming behavior. Although often associated with autism -  this behavior can also occur with people who don't have autism.

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