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Hi! I Am Autistic And Want To Do A Q&A From My Perspective! Ask About Anything In The Comments!

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question ๐Ÿ’ญ
Drumheller

Many people only know autism from the outside looking in.
I want to help you understand it from an autistic point of view, and learn why we do the things we do!

November 17, 2023
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A MyAutismTeam Member

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply, I shared it with my husband. Our son is 18, besides autism he was also diagnosed with intellectual disability. Heโ€™s non speaking, however, he can say some words. Over the years, we have learned to recognize the signs of him feeling stressed out, he gives a certain look and starts snapping his fingers or asking for water. He also stims when heโ€™s really excited and likes to jump. He still rocks while sitting down.
Have a great day!๐Ÿ˜

November 18, 2023
A MyAutismTeam Member

Good question! There are a few reasons (1 it's a way to get rid of excess energy (2 it's a way to express their emotions (3 when bored, it's a way to keep their brain occupied and focused (4 the repetitive motions helps calm them down when they're stressed.
Hope this answers your question! :D

November 18, 2023
A MyAutismTeam Member

Hi there! My husband would like to know why people with autism stim? I know there is a lot of information related to the subject, however, you might do a better job explaining.

November 17, 2023

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