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Is It Normal For Autistic Children To Constantly Get Into A Fridge, Freezer Or Closets?
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What's normal autistic behavior?

posted December 14, 2023
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Yes, yes, and yes. When Liam started school here around age 4, someone with special ed told me we would need a refridgerator lock. I thought it sounded mean and like something I would not do, but boy was I wrong. Not only will Liam get in the fridge, he likes to pour out liquids and the door got left open at bad times. Now, I am always in the look out for good refridgerator and cabinet locks. We have to have 1 on the closet too because this year, Liam decided his new activity he likes is removing clothes from hangers and throwing them in the floor. Besides the extra laundry, we don't have carpet sp it made a slipping hazard to just leave it accessible.

posted December 14, 2023 (edited)
A MyAutismTeam Member

Yes ! Luna does this. She constantly changes her clothes but never puts anything back. She is constantly in the fridge going after her ice cream and yoghurt.

posted December 27, 2023
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thanks RON3

posted December 16, 2023
A MyAutismTeam Member

I don't remember a fridge but would climb up on things and cause a bunch of trouble..

posted December 15, 2023
A MyAutismTeam Member

Absolutely! Mine does this often. Little monkey! We're always having to get him away from the fridge and freezer.

posted December 14, 2023

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