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Do people with adhd have the symptom of hand flapping?
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No: Hand flapping is not an expected behavior in children with adhd. When excited, they may briefly jump up and down and possibly flap their hands, but extended hand flapping is suggestinve of some other condition, among them, autism spectrum disorder and stereotypic movement disorder. Persistent hand flapping is not an expected normal behavior at any age.
Answered 8/3/2020
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No.: Adhd patients are not more likely to be hand-flappers.
Answered 3/4/2020
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Hand flapping: This symptom might denote other illnesses in hyperactive kids, ex. Autism, or effect of medications such as stimulants.
Answered 1/31/2015
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