Why do some autistic kids spin? Quick explanation right here 👇 For many autistic kids, spinning is a type of “stimming” (self-stimulatory behavior)—a body-based way to regulate (help their nervous system feel calmer, more organized, or more focused). In our house, I try to read it like communication, not “misbehavior.” Spinning can show up when my son is: ✔️ excited or joyful ✔️ overwhelmed or stressed ✔️ seeking sensory input (movement helps!) ✔️ trying to reset his body after a big moment Wha

Does your autistic child refuse the toilet, fight diaper changes, or panic in the bathroom? Potty training with autism often isn’t “behavior” - it’s sensory body signals routine fear of the unknown. This is what helped our family (OT-informed real life trial/error). I’m just a mom sharing what helped us. Always check with your pediatrician if you’re worried about constipation, pain, or withholding. Stop doing this (why it made it worse for us) ❌ Stop long “sit and wait” sessions. Real life: we t

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No I'm not faking my autism #autism #asd #misconceptions

Shoutout to all the autistic allies who grew up in autistic families and really see and understand autistic people #actuallyautistic

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