Behavioral Health
Joining With Your Child to Avert Self Stimulatory Behaviors Dr C's Morning Minute 162
When your child's self-stimulatory behavior keeps them from appropriate play and social interactions, try to "join" them in an activity,
Behavioral Health
Self-Stimulatory Behavior: Are These Behaviors Defense Mechanisms? - Dr. C's Morning Minute 161
Even with non-verbal children, parents can make an educated assessment about their child's self-stimulatory behaviors. Depending on the behavior and its
Behavioral Health
Self-Stimulatory Behavior: Medical Contributors - Dr. C's Morning Minute 160
There could be a connection between your child's self-stimulatory behaviors and physical discomfort from headaches or constipation. Keeping track of self-stimulatory
Autism
Self-Stimulatory Behavior: Sensory Overload - Dr. C's Morning Minute 159
Children on the autism spectrum might exhibit self-stimulatory behaviors as a negative reaction to sensory overload, or, they might be purposefully repeating tactile or
Behavioral Health
Self-Stimulatory Behavior: Part 5 - Dr. C's Morning Minute 158
There is an overwhelming amount of great information about self-stimulatory behaviors available online. And a good deal of it can be confusing and contradictory.
Autism
Managing Self-Stimulatory Behavior: Part 4 - Dr. C’s Morning Minute 157
A counseling approach often works well for children on the upper end of the Autism spectrum who have obsessive thoughts and interests. Learn more on
Behavioral Health
Managing Self-Stimulatory Behavior: Part 3 - Dr. C’s Morning Minute 156
Focusing on the antecedent, or trigger, of a child’s scripting, hopping or other self-stimulatory behavior is a more effective way to manage the
Behavioral Health
Causes of Self-Stimulatory Behavior: Dr. C's Morning Minute 155
Kids who exhibit self-stimulatory behaviors are making themselves feel good, but the cause of the behavior could be excitement or stress. Learn more on
Autism
Managing Self-Stimulatory Behaviors, Part 2: Dr. C's Morning Minute 154
When we work individually with children with autism who exhibit self-stimulatory behaviors, we try to shape the behavior into something that is socially appropriate.