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Please help - I'm so puzzled...

Jdog

My 5 year old son has had a repetitive "tick" from the time he was an infant that presents itself (mostly) when excited or concentrating.  He rocks forward and pumps his hands in toward his body then away.  He does this at leas a dozen times a day.  I realize this is textbook "stimming", however, he has no issues with social situations (he is very popular in his school and seeks out friends), he is compassionate and empathetic toward others, makes eye contact, and is overall a happy boy.  No behavioural issues or trouble in school / caregiver setting.  We took him to a developmental pediatrician yesterday, and they (based primarily on video of the stimming) think he may have Aspergers.  Are there other syndromes that primarily focus around stimming?  The foundation of an Aspergers diagnosis appears to be social, but we have no concerns in this regard, so the possible diagnosis is quite confusing.  We took him to the doctor because of his physical tick...now having a possible Aspergers diagnosis is a shock.

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  • Hi there,

    Im not suprised you are puzzled, your son is however still young to judge social skills. I only say this because its quiet often not till kids get older that a diagnosis of AS is sought through social challenges. My son has always behaved like an angel at school, had friends etc. He does have other things like dyspraxia so he was always different at school and his differences were just accepted. I live in a village so he went to a small school, I ws very lucky.

    It could be that the developmental pead saw other little hints that you wouldnt be aware off, like was his eye contact quiet right? did he answer any questions directly to the doctor? was he playing with toys whilst you were talking/ watching the video.

    I do think he has jumped the gun a bit though as its a very long process to be assesed and diagnosed with  ASD.

    Im not a professional so cant answer your question on other diagnosis centred around 'stimming', If it was 'ticks' then may be touretts syndrome.

    good luck

    sam

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  • Hi there,

    Im not suprised you are puzzled, your son is however still young to judge social skills. I only say this because its quiet often not till kids get older that a diagnosis of AS is sought through social challenges. My son has always behaved like an angel at school, had friends etc. He does have other things like dyspraxia so he was always different at school and his differences were just accepted. I live in a village so he went to a small school, I ws very lucky.

    It could be that the developmental pead saw other little hints that you wouldnt be aware off, like was his eye contact quiet right? did he answer any questions directly to the doctor? was he playing with toys whilst you were talking/ watching the video.

    I do think he has jumped the gun a bit though as its a very long process to be assesed and diagnosed with  ASD.

    Im not a professional so cant answer your question on other diagnosis centred around 'stimming', If it was 'ticks' then may be touretts syndrome.

    good luck

    sam

    x

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