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Autism & Asperger's Syndrome (Expert Forum)
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Answered by
Myrna Libby, Ph.D., BCBA - Developmental Disabi, autism
The New England Center for Children
Southborough - MA
Questions in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome forum are answered by researchers at the New England Center for Children. Topics covered include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Antisocial Personality Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, blindness, bullying, clinical depression, deafness, dyslexia, mental retardation, and social alienation.
Doctor's Answer
by Myrna Libby, Ph.D., BCBA, Jan 08, 2008 08:08AM
, Jan 08, 2008 08:08AM
To: lcpd885
I am sure this answer is not particularly useful anymore since I assume, given the delay, that he is no longer clenching his hands. If this has occurred more than once I would have him checked by your pediatrician who is hopefully a developmental pediatrician with expertise with autism. Ruling out medical issues you have probably encountered an unusual form of stereotypic behavior which I would try to redirect to handling some toy materials to see if you can get him interested in other sensory experiences.
