More happy autistic stimming

[plumcrzyfool]

In this video and the other, I recognise some movement similarities with myself.. I have alot (probably diagnosably) of characteristics consistent with autism and tourettes. I do the up and down movement with the arms at the elbow. That movement specifically I do when I'm fairly relaxed, content where I'm at, and includes a sense of loosening things up a little bit (in arms, and for a deeper breath). I can't say that I feel unpleasantly towards any of my tics and stims (I rather like them!)

[Casdok]

Hi there KC mommy!! Thank you!!

[Leahlambchops]

Bless his heart! My son has PDD but does not stem. I feel for you and the world who have to deal with people whom do not understand any of what we deal with. The public can be so cruel and it breaks my heart. I want to protect all of these children. God Bless you!

[kcsmommy1975]

Hello C and Casdok! Just dropping by to say "hello" and to let you know I subscribed to yours and C's youtube. Thank you for posting videos of your lovely son.

[1210donna]

the forward lunge is a common tourette's tic. The squeaking is also common as a vocal tic in tourette's.

and he appears distracted by tics, then turns to do what he'd really wanted to do, watch the direction of the approaching train.

[1210donna]

his finger flexing would be usual in a tic, but not a stim

[1210donna]

did he say he was happy?

excitement, agitation and boredom can all trigger very similar tourette's tics which are constantly mistaken for 'stims'. Also catatonic excitability in mania in people with bipolar on the spectrum is also often taken for 'stimming'.

[Casdok]

Yes he is very happy!!

He has very different movemnets when agitated bored etc.

But thank you for the comments, i will certainly look into it.

[1210donna]

I tic when VERY excited, also when agitated. I've had motor tics including ocassional lungeing, jumping, clapping and flicking.

I also flap when very excited but that's just glee and sometimes when highly stressed.

[Casdok]

Can i ask then what us the difference between a tic and a stim??

[1210donna]

stims are voluntary, tics are compulsive, involuntary but often the person can supress them for a while then suddenly let them out. Often when the person surpresses them they come flying out as soon as the person gets excited... guess a bit like holding back a fart then farting when you laugh.

[1210donna]

but also tics have an 'explosive' style to them. Hence they often involve tensing, flicking, lungeing or sudden noises.

stims by contrast usually lack this same 'explosive' style

and they end differently.

with tics the person 'snaps back out of the tic', then just gets on with things (unless tics are chronic)

but with stims, the person is choosing the enjoyment of the action so doesn't 'snap out of it' as 'abruptly'.

[Casdok]

So how can i tell the difference? And does this make a difference to him?

[wiscsuzski]

This is all very interesting info. Thanks Donna and "Casdok" for having this public conversation.

[Casdok]

It is interesting isnt it!

C is seeing the 'experts'(!) about this in January. Will be really intersting to see if they come to the same conclusion! I have sent them this converstion.

[czlucar]

Wiscsuzski, I feel the same way, so grateful to you 'Casdok' and Donna. Thank you so much Donna. It's just so nice to get some honest, and valid information for a change.

[youyou2btoo]

his movements are somehow patterned.. they seem like a dance or something

cool