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Young autistic boy stimming with cold water in the kitchen sink. Stimming behavior is almost always present in autistic people, but does not, on its own, necessarily indicate the diagnosis. [9] [23] The biggest difference between autistic and non-autistic stimming is the type of stim and the quantity of stimming. [23]
The theory of the double empathy problem is a psychological and sociological theory first coined in 2012 by Damian Milton, an autistic autism researcher. [2] This theory proposes that many of the difficulties autistic individuals face when socializing with non-autistic individuals are due, in part, to a lack of mutual understanding between the two groups, meaning that most autistic people ...
In educational settings, fidget toys are often used as tools to help children, particularly those with attention-related challenges, maintain focus during lessons. [4] [5] Research suggests that parents of autistic children tend to perceive fidget toys, including fidget spinners, as effective tools for reducing anxiety and enhancing focus. [5]
From chewable necklaces to interlocking fidget ring, these pieces of stim-friendly jewelry are a fashionable way to show autistic pride.
People with autism experience auditory hypersensitivity which can lead to sensory overload. [23] Although people with autism do not have abnormalities in P50 sensory gating, they have anomalies in sensory gating related to the N100 test which indicates an irregularity in attention-related direction and top-down mental pathways. [23]
Engaging in special interests can bring autistic people great joy [25] [26] and many autistic people spend large amounts of time engaged in their special interest. [27] In adults, engaging with special interests has been shown to have positive outcomes for mental health, [28] self-esteem, [29] and can be used to manage stress.
Catherine described the problem as "intolerable" and said "structure is so vital" for children with special educational needs. "I am totally exasperated because obviously I have made complaints ...
Studies have also found that likelihood of autism increases with maternal age. Despite all of the hiccups along the way (and a raging pandemic), Glass delivered a healthy baby boy named Asher in 2020.