147. When Words Take Flight; The Fascinating World of Verbal Stimming

Every week I talk about topics that directly impact your life
along this parenting journey and today, I’m talking about a
fascinating topic that many parents and caregivers encounter on
their journey: verbal stimming. Verbal Stimming is a behavior
that many autistic children will do. 


It's like a window into your child's world, helping them cope
with various situations and even express themselves.


Interestingly, these sounds aren't just about auditory pleasure –
they provide a comforting vibrating sensation in their inner ears
which is soothing and feels good to them. You might even notice
them covering their ears when humming, which enhances that
internal vibration sensation.


It might be an enjoyable rhythmic pattern, that allows them to
create a predictable and controllable sensory experience. It
could be a way of calming their nervous system, especially when
they're over-stimulated. And on the flip side, it can also help
alert and engage them when they're feeling under-stimulated or
bored.


Imagine verbal stimming as a tool for our children to manage
their sensory experiences and emotions. It's not just a random
behavior – it's their way of self-regulating and adapting to the
world around them.


Remember, we all engage in forms of self-stimulation to regulate
our nervous systems. The key is teaching our children when and
where it's appropriate while respecting their individual needs.
Let's create an environment where everyone can live comfortably
while understanding and accommodating each other.


If you want to learn strategies and tools that you can use to
improve your life along this autism parenting journey, be sure to
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Additional Resources:


54. Understanding Memory in Autism


109. Why Waiting is So Difficult


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