what can i do to make my son stop flinching at me? i know he does it on purpose.

When I walk near him, or anything at all towards him he flinches or lowers his head, I have never beat him in his whole life, so I don't know where he picked up this habit/behavior, but how can I stop it?

tags: Stop flinching

posted 10 months ago by A MyAutismTeam User

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My Johnathan...flinches and ducks at times...but its only when I'm talking loud. I have a big mouth :). I have never beat him either I… read more

posted 10 months ago

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It could be severe sensory issues where just touching him hurts him. I've know a couple kids like that. Most Autistic kids have some… read more

posted 10 months ago

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I believe it is sensory. My son used to do it also. My son does not like to walk beside of anyone at all. When we are out he walks either… read more

posted 9 months ago

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My son does that to.....it makes me sad, because like you I don't hit/beat him. But my son does have sensory issues.

posted 4 months ago

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thanks for all your feedback! it helps to know other people have the same issues as me!! opens my eyes too! :) we are not really alone! :)

posted 4 months ago

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