--- In shropshireautisticsupporters@..., SOPHIE CRANE
<sophie.crane@b...> wrote:
>
> Your best port of call is to contact the child psychologist and
make an appointment. The point is it could be either/or and to settle
it for your own peace of mind this would be your best course of
action. Best Wishes SHropshire Autistic Supporters
>
> jam_lans <jamlansdale@a...> wrote: In the last couple of weeks,
I've noticed that my 6 year old autistic
> son has developed some tics. Head jerking to one side, head shaking
and
> nodding, shoulder shrugging, stamping feet, twiddling of fingers,
> squealing and saying "Whoo Whoo who", facial expressions, calling
us
> names and so on. All seem to be done quite regularly and in a
pattern.
> Last night, especially stood out to me. As after he had finished
his
> tea, he kept on repeating this 'pattern', but inbetween each one,
he
> was becoming more and more upset. As if he couldn't get
the 'pattern'
> in the right order!
>
> I'm wondering is this all part of the autistic behaviour or could
it be
> the beginnings of Tourette's?
>
Thanks for the advice. However, I'm starting to think now that it's
all part of his autistic behaviour, as he's flapping his arms as
well. I will keep an eye on it and mention it to his Pysch nurse,
when she comes to visit.