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Self-Stimulatory Behaviors and Sensory Overload

The Sensory Aspect The general conceptual idea is that kiddos with autism have difficulty filtering and processing stimuli in

It can be a slow process, but having your child adapt to being around other children, observe them in an

When your child’s self-stimulatory behavior keeps them from appropriate play and social interactions, try to “join” them in an activity,

Even with non-verbal children, parents can make an educated assessment about their child’s self-stimulatory behaviors. Depending on the behavior and

There could be a connection between your child’s self-stimulatory behaviors and physical discomfort from headaches or constipation. Keeping track of

Children on the autism spectrum might exhibit self-stimulatory behaviors as a negative reaction to sensory overload, or, they might

A counseling approach often works well for children on the upper end of the Autism spectrum who have obsessive thoughts

Kids who exhibit self-stimulatory behaviors are making themselves feel good, but the cause of the behavior could be excitement or