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What is Autism

It's important to raise awareness that not all autistic children exhibit the more commonly recognized behaviors like hand flapping, rocking, or spinning. Many children, like Michael, may not exhibit the common visible traits. However, one of the most noticeable traits for Michael, is his need for a pacifier. Continued use of a pacifier by an autistic child is rather a beneficial tool that can help them regulate their sensory systems and reduce stress. Often, children on the autism spectrum will

#mentalhealth #psychiatry #autismawareness #autistic #neurodivergent #autisticadult #neurodivergence #highfunctioningaf Were you called “quirky” as a kid? 🙇🏽‍♀️Some people consider many behaviors to be “quirky,” “rude,” or “odd,” but this is not the case. Understanding the diversity in both child and adult behaviors allows for more acceptance and less rejection. If they mask their unique characteristics they may become burnt out and develop high functioning depress!on 🧠Screening for Autistic