My little boy has been doing something that me and my partner think is stimming but unsure. Whenever he is excited or happy in the slightest which is ALL THE TIME, he spins his hands rapidly, holds his breath with mouth open and tenses his legs all at the same time. It looks like he genuinely has no control of it and sometimes goes on so long he looks uncomfortable. He even does it when he see a bird so it’s constant. It started when he was 6 months and Iv mentioned it to the health visitor and showed them videos but I’m always told it’s just part of his personality as he shows no other signs of autism or anything like that. Has anyone experienced anything like this with their little ones? Should I be concerned or speak to anyone in particular? I am awaiting another visit from the health visitor for his 18 month development check so will mention it again then.
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