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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.
Answered 2/5/2013
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