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7 y/o w/ asd and tic d/o. flicks fingers (doen't do at his eyes), flicks self and others. how can we tell if this is a tic or stimming?

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Dr. Kelly Kane answered

More likely stimming: Depends if it is purposeful.

Answered 6/23/2013

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A member asked:

7 y/o w/ asd and tic d/o. flicks fingers (doen't do at his eyes), flicks self and others. how can we tell if this is a tic or stimming?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kelly Kane answered

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