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    Hello all,

    I have noticed a dramatic increase in DS8's overexcitabilities. Far more jumping, arm flapping, facial tics when experiencing heightened emotions, for example. I was under the impression that oes tamp down a bit as kids mature. Not the case at all here. Thoughts?

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    We see an increase in overexcitabilities during times of "brain jumps" (times when DD's brain has suddenly seemed to leap from one level of understanding to another, sort of like a growth spurt.)
    We also see them when she is stressed about something, and interestingly enough they appear about 3 days before she has been able to figure out what the stress is. So we know that there will be some sort of conversation coming soon about a new stress or worry she has.

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    Hmm. This increase has happened over the past few months. And it's been a very steady and smooth few months too. I don't see any stress in him. But I will check in with him and see what he has to say.


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