About two or three months ago DS2 (8, ASD) started blowing raspberries, I think at the time because he liked the sensation. This evolved into pushing his lips forward and squinting down his nose ( I presume because he can then see his lips). Now he is doing it ( the grimacing and the raspberries) many many times each day and its become much more exaggerated. I am guessing that something that started as an enjoyable sensation has changed into a habit and now a stim.
I hate it because it draws attention to him like nothing else, but I dont know if I should try to stop it, and if so, how? He has had other stims in the past that have come and gone without us doing anything.
Although I think its a stim, I'm also a bit concerned about tics/ Tourettes as he is also making many more involuntary noises than he used to ( have started a separate thread about this).
Any similar experiences would be good to hear. Also, if anyone has found that any supplements make a difference to this sort of thing, Id be grateful to hear.
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sphil · 12/08/2011 20:42
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