tiptoeing

[s3ahors3]

my son is now 4 but has always tiptoed everywhere even at school and while out walking someone told me that it is a trait of adhd which has got me worried as my daughter was diagnosed with this and autism he also bites and nothing works he's started showing some of the simular behaviours in the last 6 months but i just dont know what to think ive tried looking for a helpfull site but not much luck could anyone help thanks

[noxlumos]

I know it's an ASD "symptom" but that being said whenever my wife is barefoot she walks on her toes and apparently always has and she is not even mildly autistic, so some people do do that anyway.If you are at all worried get him assessed.

[tigerthecat]

Oh dear... yes this is certainly a sign of asd and as you already have one child wth a diagnosis there is a greater chance of siblings also having it. Don't be confused by the 'he is so different to his sister' my experience tells me siblings frequently go undiagnosed or have a later diagnosis because 'he's not like his sister/brother' every child is different. Get straight to your GP and/or to Camhs or whoever diagnosed your daughter and rule out the possibility. As you know the earlier the diagnosis the better. Good luck :-)

[mimififi]

my niece and nephew, their dad (mybrother-in-law), his mother and her father ALL walk on their tiptoes. My niece in particular walks on her toes so pronouncedly that she is an absolute natural at gymnastics. She sprints along the bar on her tiptoes as you are meant to when all the other kids have to learn how to do it.

I would suggest that their is quite a strong suggestion in this case that tip toes is another inherited trait as brown eyes/long fingers and skin colour are.

i'm sure they could be a symptom of ADHD, but it also could just be a conincidence. Does your daughter walk on her toes? Also, ADHD is not under the autistic spectrum disorder I don't think.

to put your mind at rest, see the health visitor and talk to his teachers with a view of seeing the ed pysch.

good luck, and try not to worry. In my experience as a teacher and parent of 5 most boys show signs or autism and ADHD at some point in their lives. Try upping his physical activity significantly and see if this makes a difference and don't allow him to get bored.

[Pippa68]

I had a friend whose son walked on tiptoes ~ he had his achilles tendons stretched.

Found this info, which may be helpful to you. It does say that it can take up to ten years for children to learn to walk on their heels.

http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID= x20050420110840411760

Hope it helps a little ~ I know these sites can be scary, and it is best to get it checked out by an expert :o)

[spanner7853]

I agree with Pippa it could just be that the tendons are too tight at the back of the foot. Does your son say his feet hurt, take him to your GP, it could be something they can sort out for you.

[s3ahors3]

he's feet or back of legs dont hurt but hes also displaying other symtoms that have me concerned i've also noticed repetative things he does and obsessions he has with things and routines ive been looking into it on net and will be taking him to doctors to get things checked out thanks for all the helpfull advice from all