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Anyone else walk on their toes?

TouhouFan28

TouhouFan28

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I heard it's called toe-walking. I always noticed myself do it, but only if I'm barefoot. My family doesn't think anything strange of it because they assume it's because I don't want to touch the dirty floors. It's a half-truth, in reality, it just feels really cool. I feel more agile, and I'm able to balance myself really well. Though, I've heard of some scary stories of your tendons shrinking or something like that. When both my heel and forefoot on the floor, I feel heavy. Anyone else do this?
 
Toe Walking and ASD

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Thread ''Toe walking' quick question.'

I've noticed that toe walking is mentioned frequently as an autistic trait.

While I don't do this, I have noticed that when I'm standing still to do something (brushing my teeth, cooking, etc.) I will feel uncomfortable if I stand with my feet flat, and prefer to raise one foot from the toes while standing.

Does this sound like it might be related to toe walking?
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Thread 'Toe walking and uncomfortable, painful calves'

Supposedly, I was diagnosed with PDD NOS in school. Possibly, one of the symptoms I experience is toe walking. Walking for long distances is difficult, because almost always a sharp pain sets in. I suspect it's because toe walking strains my calve muscles. But walking on my heels does not feel correct or natural either.
Do you need to wear special shoes for this problem?
Part of the problem seems psychological. I do not like being around other people in what seems like a vulnerable stance or position and feel like I always need to be capable of fast movement.
Right now one of my calves is...
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Khendra

Thread 'Toe walking: is it really that bad of a thing? And is it really just an autism thing?'

In my diagnosis, my evaluator noted that I walked a lot on my tiptoes, even in heels. I toe-walk, or tip-toe, all the time. It's very comfy. I have high arches, so it's easy. It's a relaxing way to walk.

Well, naturally, I get curious and look up this thing -- and among various wild speculations by clinicians who would rather come up with their own theories instead of ask us -- it's considered part of a weak vestibular system, or dyspraxia, or other "bad" thing.

It's funny because Jon Niednagel, the guy who is trying to find neuroscientific evidence for his "Brain Type" observations...

EricD

Thread 'Toe walking'

I tend to walk on my toes if I'm not wearing shoes. Is that an AS thing?
 
I did when I was a kid. It can really mess your feet up over time though
 
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