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Child Suffering From Autism. Fell On Right Arm, Unable To Lift. X-ray Normal. Neurological?
My daughter is autistic she fell on her right arm at daycare, they didn t think she hurt herself. We had x rays and everything appears to be fine. She can t lift her right arm, she can move her fingers tho She helps get arm with her other. she appears to not be in pain and also doesn t cry when any part of her arM is touched could this be neurological?
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Thanks for your query. I do understand your concern for your child. It is definitely possible that your child could have developed a neuro/vascular deficit following the fall. Being an autistic child she would have difficulty in expressing the symptoms as well making assessment difficult. Though x-ray is normal, i would suggest you visit a neurologist/orthopaedician for an opinion on the same. Hope you found the information useful.
Regards
Dr Sundar G
Psychiatrist
Thanks for your query. I do understand your concern for your child. It is definitely possible that your child could have developed a neuro/vascular deficit following the fall. Being an autistic child she would have difficulty in expressing the symptoms as well making assessment difficult. Though x-ray is normal, i would suggest you visit a neurologist/orthopaedician for an opinion on the same. Hope you found the information useful.
Regards
Dr Sundar G
Psychiatrist
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