Question: Why do autistics stim? Does stimming reduce with age? Should I stop my child from stimming? Sweta Sukhani: A direct NO to the third question! (Though I agree it has to be evaluated for the child’s own psychological and social…
Question: What purpose does self-talk serve? Sweta Sukhani: Self talk – Keeps me sane and alive Helps me figure out what to do when it gets overwhelming Helps regulate emotions objectively Makes me feel less lonely and alone Helps me get…
Question: Why do you want to be in your own world most of the time? Why don’t you want to mingle with family and friends? Is this environment not interesting? Sweta Sukhani: I don’t relate to this environment most of the…
Question: As a child, how did seeing a group of children your age make you feel? Did you feel like you wanted to be a part of the group but didn’t know know, or were you okay with not being…
