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Why do ADHD have T-rex arms? ›

Holding the arms in a T-Rex-like position may provide a sense of security or help in managing sensory overload. It's also a form of stimming (self-stimulatory behavior), which is common in autistic individuals as a way to self-regulate emotions and sensory input.

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“Some people, particularly those with ADHD or sensory processing challenges, might crave deeper proprioceptive input,” says Keshri, “This could explain the T-rex arms, fidgeting, or even the comfort some find in weighted blankets or tight spaces.”

Over more than a century, other proposed explanations for the short arms included waving for mate attraction or social signaling, serving as an anchor to allow T. rex to get up from the ground, holding down prey, stabbing enemies, and even pushing over a sleeping Triceratops at night. Think cow-tipping, Padian said.

Autistic T-Rex arms are a unique physical expression observed in some individuals on the autism spectrum. The term "T-Rex arms" refers to a specific way of holding one's arms, resembling the short forelimbs of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Inattentive ADHD Symptom: “Laziness” or “Apathy”

“He could pay attention if he tried.” “She's just not dedicated — that's why she misses so many deadlines.” Unfortunately, inattentive symptoms sometimes make us look lazy or uncaring, especially if the ADHD is undiagnosed or hasn't been disclosed.

A lot of people and even “professionals” can be easily mistaken and wear the Plate Carrier wrong – covering their abdomen. It must be worn high and stop at the top of the sternum. This will allow the plate carrier to protect your heart and vitals while allowing you to keep mobility.

Most people sleep best in environments that are cool, dark, quiet, and comfortable. Some tamariki might find futons, a thin mattress, or even the couch more comfortable than a traditional bed. It's important to avoid screen time and sugary foods in the lead up to bed time.

Sensory needs, such as a sensory need for touch or proprioceptive input, can influence how individuals perceive and respond to their environment, including their sleep environment. Body tensing/flexing is frequently noted as a stim, it could be argued that dinosaur hands are a reflection of that.

Why adhd T. rex arms? ›

The "T-Rex arms" behavior may stem from sensory issues or self-stimulatory behaviors, commonly known as "stimming," seen in individuals on the autism spectrum. Stimming is a behavior that helps autistic individuals self-regulate their emotions and find comfort.

Carnotaurus was a meat-eating dinosaur with two horns on the top of its head and very small arms. It had an unusually short snout and its head was very narrow when viewed from the front. Scientists have found lots of skin impressions for this dinosaur, so we know that it had scales over much of its body.

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“Sometimes people with ADHD engage in skin picking because they are hyperstimulated from a sensory perspective and want to self-soothe and come down from that experience,” explains Kilduff. “Others, however, may pick at their skin because they are understimulated, and use it to get the stimulation they feel they need.”

The spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR) was initially developed as a model of hypertension (Okamoto and Aoki 1963) by inbreeding rats of the Wistar-Kyoto strain (WKY). This rat strain also showed high spontaneous motor activity suggesting it as an animal model of ADHD (Moser et al. 1988).

Foot tapping and leg shaking

The urge to move is almost reflexive in those with ADD/ADHD and can be annoying to others. Lead with compassion when you are interacting with someone who is tapping their foot or shaking their legs; they're just trying to regulate chemicals in their brains and make it easier to focus.