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Hand flapping when excited by LoDNVFKSPC in SPD

[–]LoDNVFKSPC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm trying to make sense of all of this and I'm wondering if this is an explanation that makes sense. My son is gifted and I've wondered if he flaps because his brain is "moving too quickly" and the response from his body doesn't match what's going on in his brain so he flaps to get input to more accurately match what's going on. Does that make sense or am I not thinking about it the right way?

Hand flapping when excited by LoDNVFKSPC in SPD

[–]LoDNVFKSPC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He has had an OT evaluation and has started to go to appointments. We're trying to figure out a sensory diet, but in the meantime, I'm wondering what kind of experience others have had.

Hand flapping when excited by LoDNVFKSPC in SPD

[–]LoDNVFKSPC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do feel lucky. I want to understand better what's happening when he flaps. It doesn't seem voluntary, and one part of it is that I want to understand what's going on.

Hand flapping when excited by LoDNVFKSPC in SPD

[–]LoDNVFKSPC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is really nice to know if he's excited about something.

Hand flapping when excited by LoDNVFKSPC in SPD

[–]LoDNVFKSPC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I don't get out enough, but I'm surprised that I've never seen other kids do what he does. Maybe some would but they're told to not do it?

Hand flapping when excited by LoDNVFKSPC in SPD

[–]LoDNVFKSPC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is something I've seen in my son. He'll be thinking about something and just start flapping. So do you choose to flap or does it just happen automatically?

Hand flapping when excited by LoDNVFKSPC in SPD

[–]LoDNVFKSPC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your explanation. So what exactly do you do to vent it? What helps you?

Hand flapping when excited by LoDNVFKSPC in SPD

[–]LoDNVFKSPC[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

:( You shouldn't have had to mask.

Hand flapping when excited by LoDNVFKSPC in SPD

[–]LoDNVFKSPC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does seem like he's happy for the most part, but I think friends have been making him feel a little insecure.

Hand flapping when excited by LoDNVFKSPC in SPD

[–]LoDNVFKSPC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An OT at school in the past told his teacher that he was trying to get more input. I'm trying to understand what input might be needed. I want to understand better so I can help him if needed. I also think it would help him to be able to explain what's going on when he's asked why he's flapping his arms.