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What can autistic people do to hide their hand flapping?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

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.".

Answered 2/4/2013

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