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

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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 get over and get registered for our FREE Course, Unburdened; Finding Balance Living Alongside Autism  ⁠www.notyouraverageautismmom.com/freecourse ⁠ It is a self-paced video course that will help you reduce your stress and overwhelm and show up better every day. Additional Resources: 54. Understanding Memory in Autism 109. Why Waiting is So Difficult If there is a specific topic that you would like us to talk about on the podcast, email us directly at info@notyouraverageautismmom.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and never miss a Community Collective I would love to be your COACH and walk alongside you on your unique autism parenting journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shannon-urquiola/support