Repetitive Motor Behaviors

Video Summary

Repetitive motor behaviors, a possible warning sign for autism, are shown here quite clearly. While watching a children's television show, Christian K, who is 2 years 9 months old and on the autism spectrum, does various repetitive motor behaviors including walking back and forth, and walking in circles. During these behaviors, he also wriggles and looks at his fingers and vocalizes to himself, other indicators of the repetive, unusual quality of these mannerisms.

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