Sexual Issues And School Concerning A 4yr Old Requesting Help | MyAutismTeam

Connect with others who understand.

sign up Log in
Resources
About MyAutismTeam
Powered By
Real members of MyAutismTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
Sexual Issues And School Concerning A 4yr Old Requesting Help
A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭

So my daughter is only 4 years old, but the school has been claiming she has been doing all these sexual activities. Like putting things between her legs and trying to put things up her vagina. I don't know where she learned this, whether from her bus transportation or at school. My fiancé(her father), my mother, and myself have never once seen this occur. Her sister also goes to school, but a different school and it has never happened to her, she also is not autistic. My daughter is verbal, but… read more

posted January 24, 2022
View reactions
A MyAutismTeam Member

If you take her to a child psychologist, don’t let them give her medicine.
If you help her at home, use social stories. The stories would center on the topics of:
1. My body
2. Emotions, sensory
3. Harming myself
4. Appropriate behavior
It’s important to address these topics with your daughter. She is innocent, definitely sure nothing sexual but nowadays, you never know. Our children are easy targets.

posted January 25, 2022
A MyAutismTeam Member

My daughter is 6 and does stuff like this all the time too. Its annoying but i think just sensory seeking too. She will put her blanket and things in between her legs and grind. She is not really verbal but may try social stories too

posted January 25, 2022
A MyAutismTeam Member

Take your daughter to be seen by a pediatrician. They can help determine If anything has occurred. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. I’m sorry sorry you and her are going though this.

posted January 25, 2022
A MyAutismTeam Member

I don’t think you should jump to the conclusion that this is a sign of sexual abuse. It could just be a sensory seeking thing. It must be stressful for you, though.

posted January 25, 2022
A MyAutismTeam Member

My son is 3 and he rubs agains things and humps things also likes to put pressure there too. It's a sensory thing for him nothing sexual they are only children. Maybe your daughter's is sensory too x

posted May 4, 2022

Related content

View All
Anyone Having Difficulty With Their Child's School Regarding Autism IEP Eligibility And Suspensions?
A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hello. My Daughter Has A Fear For Going To Toilet In Her School. Due To The Fear She Avoids Going To The Restroom And Peed In Her Pants.
A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
How Can I Encourage My 5 Year Old To Keep His Hands Out Of His Mouth?
A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
Lock Icon Your privacy is our priority. By continuing, you accept our Terms of use, and our Health Data and Privacy policies.
Already a Member? Log in