I think you would really enjoy reading Temple Grandins book. She talks about sensory overload and what helped her. Like Mikey123 said, it could be a behavior to ignore, however, it could possibly be sensory overload. Have you noticed if it happens in a totally quiet room (not tv, no dripping faucet, no ticking clock, no humming computer, etc.) It is amazing how their sounds are emphasised . . . even the blood running through their veins, so if you add up all the sounds, it is overwhelming for some kids. . . not all of them. Don't you hate being a detective? You deserve a badge!

Good thoughts @A MyAutismTeam Member I forget about this... I have sensory over load also... just realize the fish tank is very loud. I'm going to go fix this. It's horrible to be the mom that overloads.

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My daughter at times has stomach issues. I know it is very painful, however, it is difficult for her to vocalize it. I have to watch for the signs, and if it goes past that stage, she will grab my arm and I notice her eyes are big and seem to be in pain. She will discuss grabbing me later (hurt you). It is definitely a learning process and each child is different. What works for one will not necessarily work for another.

Thanks guys, def not attention behavior he does it when no one is watching (or so he thinks). An Its def sensory, considering he stopped bitting and now does this instead. My theory is when he bit me or his sister he felt bad after like he did not mean to do it. I told him it makes us hurt and not happy, sad, when he bites us. He understands emotions sad and happy, the school really worked on them with him. Its like he's protecting us now but taking it out on himself my job now is to figure out what triggers him. No clue seems so inconsistant.

I think that's a behavior issue my sons therapist always told me when my son did that to ignore it and they will stop