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Why are some kids that are autistic like spinning objects?
Not all autistic children spin, some display other 'stimming' behavior. Stimming is a means of self-stimulation, often used by autistic people to regulate sensory input as a means of keeping themselves calm or expressing emotions. Autistic people have sensory problems, it's not that their senses are stronger but that what they feel neurologically from their senses is stronger to the point where it can cause discomfort. Stimming is a way of controlling sensory input, rather than a bunch of sensory stimulation from the environment around them autistic people will stim in order to give themselves one very clear form of stimulation that they control. Spinning is just one example of this, another example is rocking. For example I'm autistic and when I'm upset I tap my fingers: the feeling of the finger tapping and the sound of the tapping is a strong constant rhythm of touch and sound so it's easy to focus on that rather than the mass of irregular sounds or sensations around me.
Does ABA always help autistic people?
No, in fact ABA is considered to be abusive towards Autistic people.At it's best it is a form of training used to attempt to force an Autistic person to act like they are neurotypical - at it's core it assumes neurotypical is normal and that Autistic people are inferior, as such it is ableist and can teach low self-esteem in Autistic people, it also puts the burden on Autistic people to add to their strain by attempting to pass as neurotypical (rather than encouraging Autistic people to be themselves and encourage wider society to accept Autistic people). At it's worst ABA is abusive, involving abuse via punishment and denying Autistic people the things they need to maintain mental and neurological help e.g. preventing stimming or down time to cope with over stimulation, or punishing an Autistic person for suffering a meltdown which is beyond their control.
Can an autistic person make a child?
Yes, Autistic people can 'make' a child just like anyone else.Autism is a neurological variation, it doesn't prevent someone from reproducing just like a person of any other neurology. Autistic people are more likely to have Autistic offspring, especially if both mother and father are Autistic, but can also have children of different neurologies.
Could autistics marry other autistics?
I am high functioning Autistic and I believe there are "Autistic types", kind of like categories of personality and compatibility. I could date another Autistic person if they were like me and would love to marry one but could never marry a typical person(can't stand living with them, no offence) I think how many Autistic people its easier to marry or date another autistic person and most Autistic on autistic relationships I know are far happier and longer than Autistic on NeuroTypical relationships. I would love to marry an autistic guy.
Do all autism people act the same?
No, not all autistic people act the same - autistic people are as different and varied as neurotypical people. Like with neurotypical people all autistic people will share common traits, but once you meet one autistic person then you've met one autistic person...we're all very different.
Why does my cousin want to talk to me - we are close and he has a mental illness and autistic and used talk to me all the time but I have not been answering him because I have been stressed?
If you're saying autism is a form of mental illness, it truly isn't. Autistic individuals can't understand facial expressions if a person feels depressed, happy or angry. Not many autistics understand voice tones. So when an autistic person is talking to someone, they can't tell if that person is getting tired of listening to them or even if they're in a middle of a conversation or if that person doesn't feel like having a chat. Just say in a nice way "I don't feel like talking." or "I'm not in a good mood to talk."
Can you catch autism?
No, you cannot get rid of your autism.If you're Autistic then your brain is autistic - it effects every single aspect of who you are, it is who you are as a person and that cannot be changed. You are born Autistic and continue to be Autistic throughout your entire life, which is absolutely fine. There is nothing wrong with being Autistic.
Is autism only in children?
No, Autism is not only in children.Autism is a neurological difference, a person is born Autistic just like a person is born neurotypical. An Autistic person will always be Autistic and thus become an Autistic adult. Autistic people often improve over time, learning social and communication skills as well as learning to cope with or mask autism characteristics in order to fit in to neurotypical society. Autistic adults often fit in better than children.
What is stimming?
Stimming means self-stimulating behaviour - it is repetitive like rocking or hand-flapping.It can be an indicator of mood, such as if an Autistic person is happy they may stim because it feels good to do so and is a way of expressing their emotions (may be easier than verbally or socially expressing excitement or happiness). Often stimming is self-calming, if you're over-stimulated by a lot of sounds or other sensations around you then stimming is a means of providing one solid form of stimulation that is in your control - for example tapping your finger on the desk gives you strong touch and sound sensation, which is stronger than the sounds around you and a regular beat.
Does autism last forever?
Autism is a developmental disorder, starting from before the age of 3 and continuing throughout the person's life. The symptoms often lessen with age (excluding a possible initial regression) and treatment and some very mildly effected individuals no longer meet the diagnostic criteria in adulthood.
Is there recovery from autism?
There is no recovery from autism because Autism is not an illness. Autism is a neurological difference, a variation in human beings like race, eye colour, etc. A person is born Autistic and will always be Autistic, there's no reason to 'recover' because there's nothing inferior about being Autistic.
Looking to help a autism child whom contiues to rhythmic rocking?
Respect the stim! The rhythmic rocking is known as stimming, it is what autistic people do to calm themselves and so it is an important coping strategy of someone with autism. This is done because autistic people can get overwhelmed by all the sensory input and other things such as the strain of attempting to act like neurotypical people, stimming allows a controllable strong sensory input that the autistic person can focus on to drown out other sensory stimulation. As long as the child isn't harming themselves or others just let them continue to stim whenever they need to, this is normal and healthy. Learn to recognise whether the stim is just about self-regulation or a sign that the child is stressed, if they are stressed then avoid interacting with the child as that adds additional stress and look at what could be causing stress - e.g. if they're in a loud place sensory input may be too much for them, try to make the area quieter or move the child somewhere quiet so they can calm down.
