Anonymous wrote:Probably on the spectrum, sorry.

This poster might be on the spectrum, or way passed it... Really???

Anonymous wrote:OMG

Get some help, OP, seriously. Get yourself checked for PPD and general anxiety.

Just wow.

The flapping can a signal for being on the spectrum. It's not crazy that she's concerned about this.

OP, my 7 year old son flaps and he has for a long time. I can't remember when it started. But it's only a concern if it's paired with a bunch of other stuff. Here's a link to his official "diagnosis".

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology_neurosurgery/centers_clinics/pediatric-neurology/conditions/motor-stereotypies/

FWIW he's a totally normal kid with a lot of friends and it's nothing I even think about.

It's worth keeping an eye on, but there truly is no reason to panic at this point.

One arm or two arms flapping?

Anonymous wrote:OMG

Get some help, OP, seriously. Get yourself checked for PPD and general anxiety.

Just wow.

Your response was rude and unnecessary. Just wow.

Arm flapping sometimes is normal. Arm flapping all day long would be a red flag for autism for sure.

I work in daycare and have seen many kids. The drooling is completely normal. The arm flapping is not something I see often.

Drooling is normal, but arm flapping needs to be on the lookout. My kid was arm flapping as baby, and found out to be on s spectrum later. Your baby could be fine, just keep an eye out, especially baby eye contact & respond to own name when your baby get older, like 1.5 year old or something.

Probably on the spectrum, sorry.

Flapping can be normal with excitement. Drooling is probably teething.

OMG

Get some help, OP, seriously. Get yourself checked for PPD and general anxiety.

Just wow.

Normal and adorable! Enjoy her.

Ask your doctor for peace of mind, but I can’t believe either of these things would be cause for concern in a 10 month old. Those things are normal for infants. It’s concerning when children are doing those things well out of infancy.

Record it and show it to the doctor at the next regular visit.

Yes.

10 month old flaps her arms and hands all day when she’s excited. She also drools throughout the day (she got new teeth about 6 weeks ago- does this still count as teething?) Is this normal?