Re: Can HUMMING be stopped or helped?

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What causes many of our kids to engage in 'humming'? Often, when my child

is not occupied verbally (talking), he engages in a low to moderate sounding

hum. You might think it sounds like he's humming a tune, but it is just

nonsensical humming. Often, he does it when he is eating quietly at the kitchen

table or in the shower but he also may do it when he is just walking around and

not otherwise engaged.

What causes this humming? Is it usually a sensory problem. It is not horrible,

but I can see it looking 'weird' as the child gets older. The child is verbal so

he is talking a fair amount during the day. He does not seem to have any extreme

hearing issues (e.g., does not cover his ears at loud noises).

Is there any sort of sensory feedback that can be given to reduce this

humming? Thanks.

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Jen, I like your view on our children's unique attributes. It reminded me of a conversation I had with my mother regarding GW. Even though we have our issues with the kids behaviors & medical problems, they are still so very unique in the way they view the world and what goes on around them. Sometimes, when I look at events or circumstances through GW eyes, I am happy & saddened at what I see..... and, you can all disagree or agree, but the petty things that I see in other children, are absent in our autistic children. GW doesn't go for the latest fad toy~ a balloon from the mall is the only thing he will ask for! He is color blind~ if they are children, they are his friends...if they are adult, they are mommies friends. He does not have petty concerns about what he wears, or what the latest toy fad is. He is his

own unique, happy self. Does anyone else see this with their children? How unconditionally they view everything? April angelclmbr3 <angelclmbr3@...> wrote: Thank you I just figure that our kids are special and if we concentrated on what they do that is special and positive, they become more acceptable to us and therefore society as well. Cure my son? Heck no, I love him because God made him special

:)Controversial response? Yes... but hey I have two on the spectrum, it adds spice to my otherwise boring existence :)BlessingsJenpkuenstleraol wrote:> Jen, that is a great attitude; thanks for sharing. Pat K>>

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April,

Yes, kids on the spectrum can be very refreshing. Cognitively, they

tend to see only what is there, and do not read between the lines,

try to second quess others, or try to read the thoughts, feelings,

and perspective of others. Consequently, kids on the spectrum are

not as worried about fades, play head games, or obsess about what

others are thinking or feeling about them. So, they are not as

jealous, use less sarcasm, are not constantly worrying about how

others see or think of them. They are very naive and only see what

is visable. It is sad that they often do not understand the context

(the invisible) of what is going on, and often misread situations,

but it is nice that they are up front and very honest in how they

perceive the world. They open up with you and tell it like it is.

There is no game playing.

I do not have any children on the spectrum, but I am psychologist who

specializes in autism. However, I coach a soccer program and

basketball program for over 80 children on the spectrum. Those

children are the best and the most fun to coach. Never a dull

moment, they tell it like it is, and they show pure emotion (good or

bad..lol). So, they have a very interesting view of the world, and

often a much more purer view than the neurotypical person. So, yes

we have to be the map to help them navigate this world, but don't

disvalue the pure way that they see the world. We could learn alot

from them.

Bill

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April,

Yes,yes,yes,my son is the same way.Unconditional love,so innocent and eager to

please! The smallest things give him happiness..something as simple as a $1 toy

or a ride with the window down! Truely they are purely innocent in their

thoughts and acts..never any malice or ill thought or deed..Even to him

strangers are not stranger because he will approach or reach out and touch

anyone ( I do have to watch out for him though because I do understand some may

not understand) but yes..I do agree with your sentiments!

Stacey

Stacey

From: April aka Gypsycatwoman <gypsycatwoman@...>

Date: Sun Jul 09 18:31:36 CDT 2006

autism

Subject: Re: Can HUMMING be stopped or helped?

Jen,   I like your view on our children's unique attributes.  It reminded me

of a conversation I had with my mother regarding GW.  Even though we have our

issues with the kids behaviors & medical problems, they are still so very unique

in the way they view the world and what goes on around them.  Sometimes, when I

look at events or circumstances through GW eyes, I am happy & saddened at what I

see..... and, you can all disagree or agree, but the petty things that I see in

other children, are absent in our autistic children.  GW doesn't go for the

latest fad toy~ a balloon from the mall is the only thing he will ask for!  He

is color blind~ if they are children, they are his friends...if they are adult,

they are mommies friends.  He does not have petty concerns about what he wears,

or what the latest toy fad is.  He is his own unique, happy self.  Does anyone

else see this with their children?  How unconditionally they view everything? 

  April

angelclmbr3 <angelclmbr3@...> wrote: Thank you I just figure

that our kids are special and if we

concentrated on what they do that is special and positive, they become

more acceptable to us and therefore society as well.

Cure my son? Heck no, I love him because God made him special

Controversial response? Yes... but hey I have two on the spectrum, it

adds spice to my otherwise boring existence

Blessings

Jen

pkuenstler@... wrote:

> Jen, that is a great attitude; thanks for sharing. Pat K

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[Guest guest]

Absolutely, and I understand the happy and the sad so well. I have always said that my autistic boy is "my greatest joy and my greatest sorrow." It is very mentally draining to carry two such very strong and conflicting feelings in your heart for so long. I think what saddens me most is his vulnerability, what brings me the most joy is his sweet innocence.

Donna

Re: Can HUMMING be stopped or helped?

Jen,

I like your view on our children's unique attributes. It reminded me of a conversation I had with my mother regarding GW. Even though we have our issues with the kids behaviors & medical problems, they are still so very unique in the way they view the world and what goes on around them. Sometimes, when I look at events or circumstances through GW eyes, I am happy & saddened at what I see..... and, you can all disagree or agree, but the petty things that I see in other children, are absent in our autistic children. GW doesn't go for the latest fad toy~ a balloon from the mall is the only thing he will ask for! He is color blind~ if they are children, they are his friends...if they are adult, they are mommies friends. He does not have petty concerns about what he wears, or what the latest toy fad is. He is his own unique, happy self. Does anyone else see this with their children? How unconditionally they view everything?

April

angelclmbr3 <angelclmbr3@...> wrote:

Thank you I just figure that our kids are special and if we concentrated on what they do that is special and positive, they become more acceptable to us and therefore society as well. Cure my son? Heck no, I love him because God made him special :)Controversial response? Yes... but hey I have two on the spectrum, it adds spice to my otherwise boring existence :)BlessingsJenpkuenstleraol wrote:> Jen, that is a great attitude; thanks for sharing. Pat K>>

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Allie, There are many children on the spectrum like your son. It goes alone with the inflexible thinking. They may get upset at first, but I stay supportive and continue on with the play. Their behavior does not work with me. I actually will use the soccer or basketball to teach greater flexilbe thinking and emotional regulation. I gradually stretch their comfort zone, until they adapt. They find out quickly that their behavior doesn't have the impact in my program that it has in others. I have very strict expections and boundaries and the children fall in line real well. They can melt down at times, but rarely become aggressive. I am suprised when parents tell me about how aggressive their children are at home and school, but not at the soccer program. Billallie340@... wrote: Bill I was wondering how you deal with children who have a difficult timelosing in a competition or with children who become aggressive. I wouldlove for my son to be involved in more activities but he frustrates soeasily (he will yell, throw things around and push people away that tryto help him) Also if he is playing a game (he loves soccer and T Ball)and someone cheats God help that kid because he wants it settled NOW andif the teacher doesnt settle it he feels that he needs to, because hecant let people get a way with cheating and being unfair. So you can seehow

"pleasant" competive activites can be for him. I wonder appreciate any suggestions from anyone, he wants to participateand really wants to be part of a group. he just doesnt know how or howto deal with those feelings.Allie10 yr old son with Aspergers, anxiety, aggression, nvld

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