Why do ASD children hold objects in one handNEW by: Lizzie
I have observed children holding things in one hand many years. Sometimes if the hand holding the object was put under a table they became unaware of it being held. Most of these children are diagnosed somewhere - usually to the more able - end of the autistic spectrum. I wonder if holding an object allows the opposite hemisphere to concentrate better on other tasks. I also wonder if anyone has studied if these children do more with their left rather than their right hand?
May 24, 2010 Rating
holding somethingNEW by: Sandee
My son is 10yo and he has been holding something for 8 years, it varies in weight and what he thinks he needs to hold. lately it is a measuring tape while sitting watching tv or riding in car. he tells us he needs it! if he does not have something he will have a meltdown so i have a few extras just in case. i have never seen another child do this, but i do think it is sensory/autism type behavior. Sandee
May 20, 2010 Rating
More infoNEW by: Anonymous
He hold something, anything, in each hand at all times of the day. Unless it's a transportation vehicle, he doesn't object too much if it's taken away. But he'll always try to replace the object that's been taken away with another. SPD diagnosis. But is that accurate? Thanks!!!
May 19, 2010 Rating
Object HoldingNEW by: Anonymous
My 3-year-old son, diagnosed with SPD, has held an object an each hand since he was a baby. Since he turned 2.5 or so, he's more willing to release the objects for an activity such as school or therapy. But I don't dare take the objects away when he's watching TV or doing another sedentary activity. I often wonder if this is a symptom of SPD, ASD, or OCD.
May 11, 2010 Rating
dependsNEW by: Anonymous
on the age, how long they hold on to it for, is this an all day thing? Do they already have a diagnosis?? We need more info, kim
