08 Dec 🥴Have you noticed that your baby tends to twirl their hands and feet when they are excited 😳 Did Dr Google tell you that twirling of the hands and feet means that your baby has Autism

The 2018 Australian Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers found that there are now 205,200 people with autism in Australia, a rise of 25.1% since the last survey in 2015 (164,000 people). This figure means that 0.08% of the total population can be considered as being on the spectrum in this country. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be diagnosed at various ages, but it is often identified in early childhood. In many cases, signs of autism become apparent between the ages of 2 and 3. However, some children may show symptoms earlier, while others might not exhibit clear signs until later in childhood.👶🏻

Autism, or ASD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social interaction, communication, and behaviour. It is called a “spectrum disorder” because it includes a wide range of symptoms and severity levels, and individuals with autism can exhibit a diverse set of strengths and challenges.
The key characteristics of autism broadly includes
1. Lack of social reciprocity,
2. Delayed speech and language and
3. Repetitive Behaviours.

Twirling of the hands 👋and feet 🦶may be one of the repetitive behaviours seen in babies and children with ASD however, it should not be seen as the one defining sign of ASD. The diagnostic process for ASD typically involves a multidisciplinary approach, with healthcare professionals like Developmental Paediatricians, 🤓Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists Speech Therapists and Psychologists assessing a child’s behaviour, communication skills, and social interactions.

So if you are concerned about your baby’s behaviours such as twirling their hands and feet, don’t ask Dr Google, instead ring My Favourite Physio on 📱(02) 9790 4233 or DM us @myfavouritephysio to book an appointment with one of our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists 🤓today!

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