What is Autism?

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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

Does your autistic child fight bedtime, wake up at 2am ready to party, or take forever to fall asleep? Autism sleep struggles are so common, and for us, the biggest help was treating sleep like sensory predictability nervous system, not “willpower.” I’m just a mom sharing what helped our family. If sleep is severely disrupted, talk with your pediatrician (especially if snoring, reflux, seizures, or anxiety are concerns). Stop doing this (why it kept us stuck): ❌ Stop reinventing bedtime every ni

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