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Arm Flapping In Toddlers. Seems hyperactive much of the time. Some children flap their arms excessively when they are excited. If he is flapping because of sensory problems then he may not be able to control himself. However the Healthy Life Journal states there is no link between early arm flapping and autism.
Other times when hand flapping can be observed in children both verbal and non-verbal is when they are trying to express or communicate to others around them. About Toddler Arm Flapping Significance. Hand flapping is a form of vestibular stimming. Shows other odd visual behaviors such as staring repeatedly at spinning wheels on a toy or shifting his eyes to the side as he runs. Parents may worry that their babys arm flapping might indicate autism. There will usually be other signs also even if more subtle.
Its common when kids are excited nervous anxious or having any other type of high emotion state.
While the jury is still out on the arm flappingautism. Others open and close their hands quickly many times in a row. This can be a normal response to excitement in toddlers but typically phases out within the first couple years of life. Neurotypical children can have transient stimming behaviors and speech delay can be related to decreased ability to hear. As soon as I google it autism. Its common when kids are excited nervous anxious or having any other type of high emotion state.