Things I did as an autistic child and why I did them (A Guide for parents) Sensory regulation spin in circles Bob my head aggressively Swinging while sobbing these are examples of vestibular stimming* While it doesn’t always look good to others it is important to help autistic people regulate their feelings Refusing to communicate verbally I am semi-verbal. This means that when I am distressed or tired I cannot communicate verbally I do this because I literally cannot speak. When this happens I need people to find alternative methods of communication with me to avoid straining myself further and risking meltdown Self-harm behavior I would- - Hit myself in the head - Kick things - Bite myself These actions were also a form of sensory regulation but this regulation came from a place of distress. My world was bringing me overwhelming sensations or changes I couldn’t handle Self-harm cont… I understand that the instinct as a...
A blog discussing the training of and everyday life with a service dog.