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My autistic son has odd arm movements. is there anyway to stop this?
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Possibly: It sounds like you are describing stimming behavior or stereotypic movements or even a tic. They can be sensory seeking in nature, related to ocd or some other biomedical problem such as post infectious. The movements should be observed and evaluated by your son's provider.
Answered 5/29/2013
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