Hello. I have not been on any autism forums before but would like to read others discussions and opinions. My daughter is 3 and was diagnosed when she was only 1. She finally started speaking this last 6 months and is doing better everyday all around. Here lately she's wanted to wear bandaid on her fingers. When they would come off or take them off she leaves her hands clenched all the time now. Its affecting her playing and eating and everything. Has anyone ever seen this or know any tips to help her stop clenching them? We are wondering if she has adhd and hope developmental doctor in April can help out. Thanks so much
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New here, question about clenched fists
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Hello & welcome, @Adamms .
Most of us are not doctors here, but some of us are experienced parents. I fall into the latter category.
At face value, it sounds like your daughter has some sensory issues in her hands. The bandages and clenched fists (to me) point to possible broken skin, YMMV.
(A cut hurts because a nerve is exposed to air. Bandages and her clenching can block that exposure.)
Most of us are not doctors here, but some of us are experienced parents. I fall into the latter category.
At face value, it sounds like your daughter has some sensory issues in her hands. The bandages and clenched fists (to me) point to possible broken skin, YMMV.
(A cut hurts because a nerve is exposed to air. Bandages and her clenching can block that exposure.)
Not all "developmental" doctors are competent in autism. If you are in the USA, you should see if yours is listed in the references found at THIS LINK.
The two doctors that I know about are both autistic themselves.
Some only trained as far as Dr. Leo Kanner (1950s), even today.Specialization in autism development for 25 years is very competent
His school seeks to "cure" autism.
Others have trained to Dr. Lorna Wing & beyond. They are a little more well-rounded.
Her school seeks to help "better navigate" autism. And that is the thrust of this board.
Your doctor could very well be in the latter school, but such are harder to find.
Welcome to the Forums! I hope you make new friends and enjoy your stay in the process! 
@Adamms
Hi and welcome. I did not understand your response to @Crossbreed who responded to you, are you offended by his opinion? It is his experience he was trying to help you with. I hope you enjoy it here, people are friendly and helpful, but may be put off if you seem aggressive.
Hi and welcome. I did not understand your response to @Crossbreed who responded to you, are you offended by his opinion? It is his experience he was trying to help you with. I hope you enjoy it here, people are friendly and helpful, but may be put off if you seem aggressive.
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