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wombat2 · 07/06/2007 20:05

dd1 is 8 and has from an early age tended to 'stim'. Apart from this and being a bit dreamy, no one has ever mentioned SN or autism to us. I suppose I am a bit wary as dd2 has SLD and ex h has (imo!) AS type traits. She has lately increased the amount of time she is stimming. She says she wants to stop but seems to need it as a sort of relaxation time (she tends to sit and spin or flick objects for long periods of time and refuses all attempts by me to interact with her).

I am worried but from reading internet it seems that stimming is actually beneficial to some extent to those who need it - ie being relaxing/letting off tension etc.

Should I worry and if so, what should I do? It seems to be impossible to distract her from it when she is determined to stim. Thanks.

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electra · 07/06/2007 22:30

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wombat2 · 10/06/2007 18:30

Thanks electra - she has been fine this weekend, as we have been fully occupied all weekend with lots of visitors. It seems to start when she's bored. Will just have to try to keep her busy!

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wombat2 · 10/06/2007 18:32

Thanks electra - she has been fine this weekend, as we have been fully occupied all weekend with lots of visitors. It seems to start when she's bored. Will just have to try to keep her busy!