We think Asher might fly before he learns to crawl. Lately he has turned into an arm flapping maniac! Whenever he is happy, excited, frustrated, interested, bored, and for other unknown reasons he ducks his head and flaps his arms like his life depended on it. It is way cute, especially when he just really intense and sticks his arms out in front of him and goes... "uhhhhhh"
Yesterday someone, I don't remember who, really scared me because they told me that arm flapping is a sign of autism. I don't think they meant to scare me, but being a mother I started to worry. I had to google "autism" just to make sure Asher didn't have any other signs of autism-- I think he's okay. Everything I read said that arm flapping is only a sign of autism if they are older (like 3 or 4) and have been missing developmental milestones. Asher is right on track, so I don't need to worry. It kind of silly but for some reason autism scares me. I guess because it seems to be getting more common and no one knows why. It is really useless to worry about it, because even if he was autistic I would love him just the same. So I've made a new goal to STOP WORRYING and just enjoy his arm flapping stage, because just like everything else-- it will be over much too soon.
This is a cute video of Asher and I playing peek-a-boo at my Dad's house in Idaho Falls.
Yesterday someone, I don't remember who, really scared me because they told me that arm flapping is a sign of autism. I don't think they meant to scare me, but being a mother I started to worry. I had to google "autism" just to make sure Asher didn't have any other signs of autism-- I think he's okay. Everything I read said that arm flapping is only a sign of autism if they are older (like 3 or 4) and have been missing developmental milestones. Asher is right on track, so I don't need to worry. It kind of silly but for some reason autism scares me. I guess because it seems to be getting more common and no one knows why. It is really useless to worry about it, because even if he was autistic I would love him just the same. So I've made a new goal to STOP WORRYING and just enjoy his arm flapping stage, because just like everything else-- it will be over much too soon.
This is a cute video of Asher and I playing peek-a-boo at my Dad's house in Idaho Falls.
3 comments:
That is too cute. I think Mckenna is in the same boat. The way she is headed, she will never crawl, well okay maybe some day but it is nice right now not having to watch her too close.
arm flapping is TOTALLY normal for babies, it's all about self-discovery. later, if it becomes about zoning out and what they call "stimming" (where he's self-stimulating by repeating certain behaviors like arm flapping) then it's a sign of autism. don't worry a second over it!
and thank for the avacado tip!!!
I completely understand the worries about autism. You're right, it's not something you need to worry about at this stage. I think it worries me because it does feel like it's showing up more and because of that we are still learning the best ways to work with children with autism. I'm saying this to empathize, not to worry you more, but Asher seems like a perfectly healthy and happy baby. I can't wait to meet him.
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