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07.15.08, 07:26 AM General Topics
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I've read here before that "toe walking" is a sign of autism. what does that mean exactly? my 8 mo ds just started doing this thing where ge goes up and down on tiptoes. Thats not something I should worry about, is it? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.15.08, 07:26 AM Flag
 

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Toe walking at 8 mo is not an issue. Most kids aren't even walking at that age! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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well, he isnt either - hes holding on the furniture when he does it : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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then it doesn't count as "toe walking." Your db is just learning how to balance, flexing his feet, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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Don't go there. Toe walking is also perfectly normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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no. almost all children toe walk as part of their development. relax. is ds making eye contact and showing reciprocal emotional response? if so, ds is fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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op: yes, he is. thanks for not flaming a 1st time mom : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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some autistic children toe walk. SOme typical kids toe walk. Toe walking alone is not a sign of autism. Toe walking combined with other symptoms could be indicative autism. signed mom of austistic son. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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toe walking is very normal. My 4 yr old does this but it's a habit. She's perfectly fine. The Ped said as long as she can walk flat then it's not a tendon issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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