Piano Guidance
Piano Guidance
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Self-stimulatory behavior, often called “stimming,” is when a child or adult repeats specific movements or sounds as a way to self-soothe or remain engaged in a situation, often referred to as “fidget to focus.” Many people assume that only individuals with autism engage in self-stimulatory behaviors.
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Read More »Maybe you’ve lost count of the times you’ve told your child to stop biting their nails, bouncing their legs, or twirling their hair. What seems like annoying behavior may actually serve a purpose, like helping your child to self-soothe or increase focus. “I don’t even realize I’m doing it,” says an adult who has ADHD and whose children also fidget as part of having ADHD. “My legs bounce all the time when I am sitting. I’ve done that ever since I was a kid. I’m certain that bouncing my legs keeps my brain awake, because I’ve noticed that I only do it when I am tired or have to sit for long periods and focus on something. Two of my children also stim; both of them chew their nails when they are nervous or bored or are doing something complex, like reading or studying.” Self-stimulatory behavior, often called “stimming,” is when a child or adult repeats specific movements or sounds as a way to self-soothe or remain engaged in a situation, often referred to as “fidget to focus.” Many people assume that only individuals with autism engage in self-stimulatory behaviors. While the behavior is included in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (the DSM-5, published by the American Psychiatric Association) as a symptom of autism, it can also be associated with ADHD. It’s important to keep in mind that just because a person engages in self-stimulatory behavior, does not necessarily mean they have autism or ADHD. Neurotypical individuals also engage in self-stimulatory behaviors.
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Read More »When should you be worried about your child’s fidgeting, repeated throat clearing, or chewing the inside of their cheek? If your child’s stims cause injury or are interfering with daily tasks, it’s time to get help. Fidgeting or other self-stimulatory behaviors, like repeating sounds at school, can be a distraction for other students. If this is the case, contact your child’s healthcare provider to come up with a treatment plan. Medication as part of treatment for ADHD can help reduce these behaviors. “One of the ways you know ADHD meds are treating ADHD is that there is a calming of something called stimming,” writes one woman on a popular social media site. “My stimming is often tapping or leg jiggling so I can stay focused, because I feel bad if I zone out. I can also pick acne, and ADHD meds treat this extremely well.” Behavioral therapy can also help your child be more aware of the ways they stim and can help them develop fewer distracting behaviors if necessary. “Using your own body parts (such as feet or hands) and moving them in a controlled way is a great tool to use for older children, teens, and adults, because it does not require any items and may not be really visible to others,” says Dr. Heller. He recommends less obvious stims, such as tapping your fingers on your desk individually once, wiggling your toes ten times, or tapping your feet five times. “The idea that you can harness fidgeting to improve focus may be somewhat new and some people may view it as unconventional,” says Dr. Heller. “Nonetheless, as a clinical psychologist, I have seen firsthand countless times the real impact that harnessing fidgeting can have on people of all ages in improving focus.”
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