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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.
Answered 11/27/2017
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