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or spinning toys. They may also demand strict routines and be distressed if their routine is interrupted. Most children with autism are extremely sensitive to sensory input. They can be overly ...

(WIFR) - April 2 is Autism Awareness ... not interested in toys, in the way that they are developed, but that is also something like tiptoe walking or hand flapping and spinning around in circles.” ...

According to Dr. Gupta, "hand-flapping, spinning, or lining toys up in a specific sequence can be an early sign of autism. Although repetitive activity is typical in young children, persistence or ...

While stimming isn’t unique to autism ... rocking, spinning or tiptoeing. Many autistic people also use different objects in repetitive ways, such as lining them up in patterns or keeping their hands ...

spinning or tiptoeing. Many autistic people also use different objects in repetitive ways, such as lining them up in patterns or keeping their hands busy with everyday items or stim toys.