Autistic Posture
Children with autism commonly exhibit a number of unusual behaviors, including a variety of postures not often seen in neurotypical children. These postures include differences in hand gestures, stances and behavioral patterns.
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Toe Walking
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Autistic children tend to walk on their toes or on the balls of their feet. Many neurotypical children walk on their toes as they learn to walk, but they grow out of it as they age.
Hand Flapping
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Children with autism often flap or flick their hands back and forth rapidly. Hand flapping is commonly associated with happiness and excitement.
Deep Body Pressure
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Autism can involve gastrointestinal issues. So children with autism often look for ways to apply deep body pressure to their abdominal region. They lean their bodies over couches or chairs, or they sleep in seemingly awkward positions.
Rocking
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Rocking is a common trait in children with autism. They often rhythmically rock back and forth for hours on end.
Head Movements
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Children with autism spectrum disorders often shake or tilt their heads at different angles and make no eye contact with other people. The children keep their heads in a straight line with their bodies rather than trying to keep them vertical.
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