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Is it true that hitting your self / hitting your head on the wall a sign of autism?
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See below: This is a behavioral disorder. It is possible that an autistic child shows some of this symptoms, but they are not exclusive to autism. Please talk to child psychiatrist or psychologist to investigate further.
Answered 4/24/2015
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