Asterixis which results with autistic children flapping their arms like wings, is a sure sign of stimulation overload. If this stimming behavior is not pacified, the autistic child may experience a meltdown.
How do you calm down an autistic child who is stimming?
1) Soothe the child with gentle, compassionate words.
2) Bathe the child in mildly warm water in a 30-minute bath.
3) Or turn the child's attention to a favorite cartoon show on the TV.
No One Should Feel Forced To Live A Lifetime With Autism
Are You Satisfied with Only Treating Autistic Symptoms?
No One Should Feel Forced To Live A Lifetime With Autism
Are You Satisfied with Only Treating Autistic Symptoms?