[tri-med] Re: Gross habit

kim,
i work with adults with autism and dual diagnosis.  many individuals with 
autism/pdd do the same thing you describe with waste whether they wear 
incontinence products or not.   the thinking is that it is done for 
additional sensory stimulation as many autistic persons have differently 
wired brains than "typical" people.  the individuals i have observed doing 
the same things candace does are often those with understimulated senses. 
they seek out unususal tactile experiences that may appear odd or even gross 
to everyone else.  another example is water- many autistic people love water 
and will flood tubs, sinks, toilets, anything with a source of water flow. 
the way we help people stop  sensation seeking behaviour  that may have 
negative consequences for them varies greatly depending on the individual 
supported as they are all so different intellectually.  the answer seems to 
be persistence and consistency.
hope taht helps a bit....

pam, mum to t13 angel tyler, kira 5 and abbey, almost 2
salem ontario


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