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<blockquote data-quote="SRL" data-source="post: 162963" data-attributes="member: 701"><p>It's pretty common for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to have traits that become more pronounced during this age that weren't so apparent during toddle/early preschool years. As I recall you had that possibility in mind for some time now so that wouldn't be unexpected. It's also common at various times in their lives--ie when making the transition between schools, when social demands increase to a degree they stand out, when they are in a new environment or uncontrolled situation, etc. I even have had college students show up on forums saying they struggled with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) issues when younger but thought they were through it all and then they went off to college and things like sensory issues and stimming came flooding back.</p><p></p><p>The shoulder movement does sound like a tic. Tics tend to come and go, sometimes due to stressors, but sometimes for no apparent reason. My difficult child had some low key tics in preschool years but they've become more pronounced during elementary school. The screeching could also be tic behaviors. Here's a list of common tics at the Tourette's Plus website. You might want to take a look around as there tends is a lot of overlapping behaviors in kids with between Tourette's, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)'s . From what you're describing I'd agree that Autism sounds likely but I'm all for borrowing from whatever camp I can when it comes to finding help for my kiddo!</p><p></p><p>Is she getting Occupational Therapist (OT) and are you using sensory calming strategies at home?</p><p></p><p>Is she reading yet and have you started doing social stories? Kids who are turned into written language can often absorb training and information better through that medium. I could see social stories as being potentially helpful for the safety issues. I probably be putting an alarm on the door if I were you so I was alerted when she escapes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRL, post: 162963, member: 701"] It's pretty common for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to have traits that become more pronounced during this age that weren't so apparent during toddle/early preschool years. As I recall you had that possibility in mind for some time now so that wouldn't be unexpected. It's also common at various times in their lives--ie when making the transition between schools, when social demands increase to a degree they stand out, when they are in a new environment or uncontrolled situation, etc. I even have had college students show up on forums saying they struggled with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) issues when younger but thought they were through it all and then they went off to college and things like sensory issues and stimming came flooding back. The shoulder movement does sound like a tic. Tics tend to come and go, sometimes due to stressors, but sometimes for no apparent reason. My difficult child had some low key tics in preschool years but they've become more pronounced during elementary school. The screeching could also be tic behaviors. Here's a list of common tics at the Tourette's Plus website. You might want to take a look around as there tends is a lot of overlapping behaviors in kids with between Tourette's, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)'s . From what you're describing I'd agree that Autism sounds likely but I'm all for borrowing from whatever camp I can when it comes to finding help for my kiddo! Is she getting Occupational Therapist (OT) and are you using sensory calming strategies at home? Is she reading yet and have you started doing social stories? Kids who are turned into written language can often absorb training and information better through that medium. I could see social stories as being potentially helpful for the safety issues. I probably be putting an alarm on the door if I were you so I was alerted when she escapes. [/QUOTE]
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