Originally Posted by e.j.:
My son was a hand flapper at an early age with no other clear signs of autism. He did end up being diagnosed with Asperger's when he was about 10. There's a part of me that wants to say, "Wait and watch", especially if there are no other red flags. There's another part of me that wants to tell you to have the parent call Early Intervention and run it by them even if it's just to ease both of your minds. It can't hurt to have him evaluated and if there is a problem, the earlier you can get him help, the better. Does this child have any older siblings or relatives who may have autism?
Oldest child displays no signs of autism or aspergers however he is delayed in other social emotional ways and gets some special ed support. Maybe that is why both mom and I think something should be done even this early.