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Autism causes hand flapping?
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Repetitive...: ...Activities are one of several diagnostic criteria for autism.
Answered 9/24/2020
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Just one symptom: One fascinating aspect of autism is the wide array of unusual, sometimes nearly unique behaviors, associated with it. Hand-flapping, finger-flicking, body twirling, and other perseverative behaviors (collectively called stereotypies) are among such behaviors. They occur in many but by no means all children with autism. The underlying cause of the behavior remains unknown.
Answered 4/14/2019
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Association: hand flapping is frequently seen in children with autism. It is usually thought to reflect a high level of anxiety.
Answered 6/20/2015
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