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A weird stim behavior

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Hello everyone,

I know stimming is very common for children or even adults who have autism. But, I've noticed that my daughter will place her hand in between her thighs (not near her private area) and then cross her ankles and squeeze as hard as she can. Her hand will then turn red, she then stops. Her Doc says she isn't concerned. Has anyone experienced this? Has anyone found a way for this type of stimming to stop? 

Thank you

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  • Why do you want this to stop? It doesn't seem to be causing harm?

    While I don't do exactly this, I sit on at least one of my hands a lot of the time, and in a car I often squeeze it between my legs. It's just another sensory input, and it helps me feel grounded. 

    Other suggested reasons from other people is it keeps my hands warm and it stops me waving my hands around a lot, which is still what happens when I infodump or relax.

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  • Why do you want this to stop? It doesn't seem to be causing harm?

    While I don't do exactly this, I sit on at least one of my hands a lot of the time, and in a car I often squeeze it between my legs. It's just another sensory input, and it helps me feel grounded. 

    Other suggested reasons from other people is it keeps my hands warm and it stops me waving my hands around a lot, which is still what happens when I infodump or relax.

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