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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 131156" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>Shari, </p><p></p><p>Thanks for sharing - Looking for answers and sharing is a great way to narrow down life. </p><p></p><p>Dude is not autistic although he has been suspect of being an Apsie at a times. When he would eat he had to always be moving. Legs flailing back and forth like he was on a swing - tapping, drumming, hand flipping - I thought for the longest time he was bored. Looking back at pictures of your son - I realize that mine did a lot of the same behaviors. </p><p></p><p>I don't know if that is typical hyperactive behavior but I can tell you that there were mealtimes when food was thrown, screaming and yelling ensued shortly after trying to make a meal time happen. He would "flip" and be nice one minute then run though the house screaming and throwing and busting things and the language was just obscene. </p><p></p><p>Question: When you took your son to this restaurant is there a lot of noise, stimulation, people talking? Or is it quiet? Does that matter - the level of quiet? </p><p></p><p>Have you ever (don't laugh) tried having dinner while playing classical music or elevator music - something calming and soothing to give him needed background noise - but not loud and irritating? Turn it on shortly before you eat dinner - and try eating with paper plates and have everyone be quiet as possible - no clanging of forks on glass type plates. Dim the lights - and speak softly - and see if there is a reduction in the hyperness. </p><p></p><p>If I had to take a guess - I'd say he is having a nice meal with his family, with sensory overload. Fragile X did come to mind - and I've no doubt that it gets more serious and no need to share is fine....believe me - live through it and you don't need anymore. lol </p><p></p><p>Dude eventually grew out of meal time hyperactivity - now he just fills a plate, sits, prays, inhales, and is done. If we eat out? I notice he's a little more hyper than he is at home - up and down, going to the bathroom, checking things out in the foyer - it's like you want to say SIT AND DO NOT MOVE....oh and if we go out - he still plays with the utensils. </p><p></p><p>Hugs</p><p>Star</p><p></p><p>Just wondering if it isn't some sensory overload - l</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 131156, member: 4964"] Shari, Thanks for sharing - Looking for answers and sharing is a great way to narrow down life. Dude is not autistic although he has been suspect of being an Apsie at a times. When he would eat he had to always be moving. Legs flailing back and forth like he was on a swing - tapping, drumming, hand flipping - I thought for the longest time he was bored. Looking back at pictures of your son - I realize that mine did a lot of the same behaviors. I don't know if that is typical hyperactive behavior but I can tell you that there were mealtimes when food was thrown, screaming and yelling ensued shortly after trying to make a meal time happen. He would "flip" and be nice one minute then run though the house screaming and throwing and busting things and the language was just obscene. Question: When you took your son to this restaurant is there a lot of noise, stimulation, people talking? Or is it quiet? Does that matter - the level of quiet? Have you ever (don't laugh) tried having dinner while playing classical music or elevator music - something calming and soothing to give him needed background noise - but not loud and irritating? Turn it on shortly before you eat dinner - and try eating with paper plates and have everyone be quiet as possible - no clanging of forks on glass type plates. Dim the lights - and speak softly - and see if there is a reduction in the hyperness. If I had to take a guess - I'd say he is having a nice meal with his family, with sensory overload. Fragile X did come to mind - and I've no doubt that it gets more serious and no need to share is fine....believe me - live through it and you don't need anymore. lol Dude eventually grew out of meal time hyperactivity - now he just fills a plate, sits, prays, inhales, and is done. If we eat out? I notice he's a little more hyper than he is at home - up and down, going to the bathroom, checking things out in the foyer - it's like you want to say SIT AND DO NOT MOVE....oh and if we go out - he still plays with the utensils. Hugs Star Just wondering if it isn't some sensory overload - l [/QUOTE]
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