Thomas is just too cute. Looks like he's enjoying his game!

My 35 mo. old son was just diagnosed with ASD last week....since he was so young, I thought the jumping around and arm waving was just a "happy" thing he did all the time. But he does this with just about everything he likes....thanks for positng the video.

This reminds me so much of my son. He loves video games and does the same thing. He was diagnosed at 4.

@BirdOfParadise777 Sometimes a label is needed to help the child get services. My brother was diagnosed with Aspergers and an onslaught of other disorders. It didn't/doesn't make him a bad person or inferior, but because he was "labelled" were we able to get him the services he needed to overcome his obstacles.

Thank you!!

Thanks! I'm super proud of my special boy!

I think its cool, I know someone who is a high functioning Aspie. Your son is a real sweetie and very smart. I'm horrible at video stuff.

@whensolace Thank you for answering my questions. Thank you for the information. I am sorry that your son has to battle such a thing. I hope for you that something is found to help him soon. Take care. I have worked in daycare for a long time and it is frustrating to not know if the child actually has a problem or if the parents just "let" the kids run out of control. Know what I mean? It makes it hard to help some kids the way they need to be helped. It makes it hard on all of the kids.

My son has movements very similar to you Thomas! He was diagnosed w/ Paroxysmal Dyskinesia when he was 23 months old. I was told that it's simply a movement disorder that resembles seizure-like movements. I'm surprised at the similarity b/w our son's movements, though. I've been researching different things lately b/c my son is in the process of being evaluated for ASD or Aspergers. He's had physical delays, is a little socially & emotionally underdeveloped & has some sensory issues...

@BirdOfParadise777 I have a high functioning autistic son too. It's hard to explain unless you have a child who stims, but this is definitely stimming. It's just a processing difference, but I explain to my 4 year old that other children can find all that movement a bit off-putting.

Thanks! I could always post a video of my daughter playing a video game. She is typically-developing. She's in the bed now, but I'll try to get one of her at a later date.

@cubsrule2040 He is considered moderate. High-functioning in some areas and not so high-functioning in others. This video is a minute long "snapshot" of his abilities.

My son was diagnosed a little before he turned three. If you have any questions or just need to vent, I'm here!

@whensolace Thank you! I'll send them to you through KZfaq's mail. I have to get a couple new ones uploaded first, & then I'll send them your way :)

Our neurologist prescribed Nemanda....we haven't seen too much of an improvement, but he seems more emotional...don't know if this is good or not....thanks for your reply!

Did you see the new video I posted of my son? He is now 6 1/2 and still stims at things he likes, enjoys, or are just plain overwhelming for him. My son was diagnosed at 35 months as well, but we had had our suspicions for a long time. Hang in there. There are lots of supports out there!

my son is like this, he has his part 1 of his autism assesement today part 2 next week. I'm guessing it will be a yes

Very close friends of my family have a son who I am pretty sure has autism. However they brought him to the doctor and they said he didnt.. He walks on his toes, flaps his hands, stares out of the corner of his eyes at objects and extremely intelligent. When ever he is on the computer or anything relating to cars, he gets over stimulated and shows the exact signs of your son. It is frustrating, i really want to speak up but feel it is not my place. I dont see how a doctor could not see the signs

@mllyk I wouldn't mind taking a look at them. I hope you find some answers soon.

@keetz15 I would have them look into a Autism specialist. The schools where I live denied my son everything saying he was just fine....he flaps and jumps and holds his breath... He has it...he was diagnosed with a private dr that laughed at the letter the school sent me

@keetz15 I'm sorry. I know that it must be difficult. I, too, have found myself in that situation. I've brought it up, but the parents get offended. Perhaps when their son begins school, a teacher will bring it up.

He's also having/has had some difficulties processing requests/directions & is very, very distractible. Anyway, we are on a search now for more answers if they are out there. Since you are more experienced w/ ASD, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind taking a look at a couple of my son's videos - just in case you have any valuable input (if so, I'll send the links to you). If you don't have input/advice that's fine :) Or, if you are not comfortable viewing the videos, that's also fine. Thanks!

Autistic ppl have trouble communicating. when I read scott's comment I think he really meant to help. I have aspergers also, and i know I am constantly butting heads with people bc i have trouble knowing the right way to say things. maybe cut him some slack, I don't think he was trying to be judgemental. I do agree though, video games for me even as an adult aren't good bc I tend to get engrossed and forget about the world around me.

I never said i was a so called "expert", I was giving nothing more then my own opinion

Hello I have a child on the spectrum in the uk when is stimming? I've watched a few video's and I'm guessing that stimming is something to do with the expression of excitment. my son flaps his hand and jumps up and down in his seat, is that stimming?

Stimming is just a shortened term for "self-stimulating behavior." Many autistic children use stimming as a way to process the enviroment around them or calm themselves down when overly excited. In this video, the stim my son is displaying is jumping and flapping. He also has other stims, which include touching, smelling, and tasting objects and spinning. Stimming doesn't always have to do with excitement as my son stims throughout the day. I hope this answers your questions:)

From your comments I read that your son has had autism for 5 years now, correct? You should speak with your healthcare providers and maybe tweak his treatment plan. My understanding is that one should only be on the spectrum for 3-4 years. I'm not saying that you're doing anything wrong, but maybe some replanning will help. My brother is approaching the end of his 4th year of treatment and still has some issues. Some of us are slower than others, I know I am. You have an adorable child!

Thanks for your opinion. I noticed your replies to other's videos were negative as well. Perhaps you should try to be more supportive rather than judgmental.

@BirdOfParadise777 If only it were a label. Thomas was diagnosed with autism about two weeks before his third birthday. He is now 8 years old. He still cannot carry on a conversation and has severe sensory issues. I posted this video over two years ago to show a friend of mine how my son stims. He stills does this now and it is not only during computer games or when he is excited. There is nothing wrong with stimming or with my son. I'm just trying to educate people.

A little mirror of my boy. This video was actually the tip off a year or so ago for me. I never did get the diagnosis just b/c I already know & we won't get any extra help now b/c he's school age. But yeah; I knew the "stimming" wasn't something any of my friend's kids did, but just wrote it off as a "Josiah thing". I think it's cute. My kid is still oblivious to other kids making fun, so I'm grateful for that. And yeah; he's unable to carry on a conversation. We never got any therapy. I do it

Click on your user name and it displays your info including the comments that you've made. I hardly would call that spying. Your user profile really says something about YOUR personality.

@lordsberserker First, thank you! However, I do think you have received some misinformation along the way. Autism is a lifelong disorder. Children do not grow out of it. If your brother has been correctly diagnosed, he will carry this diagnosis throughout his lifetime. However, some children do display less symptoms and the autism may seem less noticeable. My son has been receiving treatment since he was 17 months old and continues feeding, occup., speech, & behavior therapy today.

Hmmm... looks like he is just jumping cause he is excited about the game. What is wrong with that? Why does that make him deserve a "label?" Do you think some "people" look for something to "label" in their child? Not a hater or stupid... asking questions to try and understand the grey world of "labels" and children. And after watching several other videos today of children with "obvious" out-of-norm behaviors, this boy just seems to be playing. Only one of yours I've seen.

I saw that the video of my son was not the only one that you commented upon. Perhaps you can find something more productive to do with your life than to provide your "opinions" to parents of special needs children. Don't you think we have enough to worry about than the judgement of other people? Shame on you! If you would really like to help, there are many autism groups located around the country that are always looking for volunteers.