T. rex hands baby help
My baby girl about to be 8 months soon she does the T. rex hands a lot could it be normal baby behaviour or autism related / sensory issues ? My little brother is known for a high autism spectrum but she hits every milestones i have post partum anxiety so been googling for awhile not helping should i bring it up to ped or has anyone’s else’s baby did that too and it was fine ? Can baby have sensory issues that young ?
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Asd isn’t the only neurodivergence that sometimes presents t-rex hands. Your baby is a baby and no professional would consider a diagnosis until they are a few years old. Keep a diary of potential signs if you’re actually concerned.
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Hi! As an OT, I’d say that if she’s hitting every milestone, it’s too early to consider autism. It’s most likely a random behavior that she’ll grow out of. Yes, babies can have sensory issues that young, but it’s typically accompanied by signs of distress when sensory needs aren’t met. Does she become upset if you move her arms/hands into different positions? Does she do the T. rex arms in specific situations or in response to specific stimuli? If you don’t notice any trends with when she does it, and if she doesn’t show signs of distress, I wouldn’t worry!