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Autistic teen ashamed to stim
I'm a 16 y/o autistic person and i used to engage in self-stimulating behaviors that are common for autistic people (also called "stimming" or "stim(s)") such as hand flapping, finger wiggling, jumping or spinning, vocal stims (humming, making repetitive "tatata" or "chchchch" or "babababa" noises, etc) and chewing (on a chew necklace that i got made specifically for this purpose)
I live in an enviroment that is not at all accepting of my autism, and have been constantly shamed and mocked for stimming to express myself, and although this had not previously kept me from stimming, recent severe and traumatic events of excessive and terrifying shaming mocking humiliating and even punishing me for stimming (particuarly while upset) has gotten me to notice that i've now begun to try to restrain myself from engaging in these behaviors; I've become embarrassed and ashamed.
I would like to know of any advice (specifically from autistic people who have overcome this or are currently dealing with this, if possible) about how to relearn how to stim without feeling shame, and before you say therapy, that is not a current option for me, i'm looking for things i can do myself until i am able to get therapy for this in a couple of years. Any help with good intentions is appreciated!! Thank you very much
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I do not have the expertise to properly answer your question. I have looked for information that I feel will be helpful to you through the National Autism Association.
The first of the 3 links below will take you to a site which directly addressed the issues you have written about. Look under the heading of BULLYING. The other two links has other helpful information I feel will be usefull to you.
If you are being abused, bullied or punished in school for your autism this is very wrong. You and you parents should speak to the principal about this so he or she can address this with the appropriate teacher(s) If the principal takes no action other recourses for you parents are the superintendent of your school district or the State superintendent of schools. You are entitled to an education in a safe and secure environment. If your not receiving your education or the environment is not safe and secure there is legal recourse your parents can take.
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