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December 29, 2012
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Members overwhelmingly affirmed that humming and repetitive noises are common behaviors for children on the autism spectrum, typically... Read more

Members overwhelmingly affirmed that humming and repetitive noises are common behaviors for children on the autism spectrum, typically occurring during focus, excitement, or eating, with many describing it as a form of stimming used for self-regulation or calming. Several members shared practical strategies they've used, including learning to tune out the noise when possible, using quiet/not-quiet cards to help children understand appropriate times for vocalizing, and gently redirecting when needed in settings like classrooms where it might disrupt others. A recurring theme was acceptance and patience, with many noting that while the behavior can be challenging at times, it serves an important purpose for their child and may naturally decrease or change over time.

A MyAutismTeam Member

My daughter did that for about a year maybe when she was around two. Then she just grew out of it, thank goodness too because it was a bit annoying at times.

January 2, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

My son hums when he eats and drinks!!!!

December 30, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

Prior to my 8-year old aspie daughter's diagnosis, she frequently got in trouble at school for "disrupting the classroom." Finally, I asked her 1st grade teacher what she was doing that was so disruptive and she said she was humming while the rest of the class was trying to work or when she was in front of the class teaching.

January 9, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

Yep we have all sorts of noises here. They rotate every few months. He also does finger movements. We started ABA last week and tomorrow she will see him for the first time while doing his school work. (We homeschool) and she is going to help us work on ways to get him to do it less.

January 1, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

Stimming is very common, and my son does it a lot when he is either nervous or concentrating on something. We generally let him do it and work his way through, but if it gets bad we just redirect him, or talk to him about something, and he stops doing it. It is just their special way to calm themselves.

December 31, 2012

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