Published on 12, July, 2020
I think may Son may be Autistic, the biggest worry I have is his stimming behavious which he has had since a baby.
I've looked up autistic stimming online and its very similar/repetitive when he gets excited. It is very noticable at public events, school plays, sports etc.
he is on a NHS waiting list to be assessed but high school l is looming and I am worried he might get bullied.
What is the general advice re stimming, should I talk to him about it?
He is a happy chap and currently oblivious to it.
Let him stim Preventing stims can lead to meltdowns burnout aet cetera Stimming has a reason Helps regulate If he gets bullied you can deal with that later but as of now he is happy and that's a good thing Don't make him believe there is something wrong with him and make him worry that others will see something wrong with him if that isn't what's happening right now
NAS92640 said:What is the general advice re stimming, should I talk to him about it?
Thank you. Yes , I had similar thoughts. I'm also trying to decide if a diagnosis is neccessary or what the real benefit would be for him. I think the stimming would be the only real noticable sign that he may be autistic or on the spectrum.
I think benefits could include accommodations and for him to understand himself better Have you discussed your thoughts with your son