Content in this blog post: Sensory processing – our body’s experience of and reaction to sensory stimuli such as sounds, tastes, smells, or touches – is often heavily affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In fact, one 2009 study found that almost 95% of individuals in the ASD sample reported extreme levels of sensory processing […]
December 2020
Understanding Repetitive Motions and “Stimming”
Content in this blog post: Causes and Effects Every person with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experiences the condition differently, but repetitive behaviors are some of the most common behavioral manifestations of ASD. Parents often notice physical or verbal repetition in their children on the spectrum. This can involve repetition of certain words, phrases, or questions; […]