toe walking and hand flapping - ??
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| Wed, 07-25-2007 - 10:20am |
Do they ever outgrow the toe walking and hand flapping?? We've had DS (4.5 yo, PDD-NOS) evaluated by so many doctors for the toe walking - each one refers us to another one. We finally saw an orthopedic specialist last winter and she wasn't concerned and said he would probably grow out of it within a year. It's been 6 months and he's doing it as much as ever. The OT at preschool has tried weights, etc. and he does it anyway. If we tell him to walk on flat-feet he will very briefly then gets back on his toes.
The hand flapping is almost getting worse. He went from hand flapping to clasping his hands (like he's trying not to flap) and tenses up his whole body, including his facial muscles. It's almost like he's having a seizure - his face tightens and his eyes loose focus. He only does it when he's excited. Do they ever get over this? I'm so terrified of what his childhood will be like if he doesn't outgrow this - kids can be so cruel even to "normal" kids.
On a separate note, our younger DS (15 mo.) has started toe walking. He's so advanced with everything else, but the toe walking is freaking me out. Do you think he's just mimicing brother or should I be worried??
Thanks!
Trish

Will he grow out of it?
I'm 40 and I still toe walk.
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