Cross the Line
At what point do certain behaviors cross the line from being slightly annoying to being potentially hurtful or disruptive?
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Some behaviors are irritating or socially inappropriate in the long run, but they are rather harmless and are not particularly disruptive. On the other hand, some behaviors common in autism do cross the line and require immediate or ongoing intervention.
Some potentially hurtful behaviors include spitting, picking at sores, throwing large objects, running away, attempting to escape from a car, hitting, and scratching. Disruptive behaviors include things such as loud noises, screaming, constant repetition of scripts, and other actions that interrupt activities and distract other people in the classroom, at work, or at home.
Some annoying behaviors are inherent to a specific diagnosis of autism. If it were not for their continual repetition, we might not particularly notice these actions. Among other things, rocking, flapping hands, turning in circles, humming, continual blinking or hair twirling, staring into space, and obsessively rearranging or lining up objects can be very irritating.
TIP FOR THE DAY: All of us, whether diagnosed with autism or not, have annoying behaviors that irritate other people. In reality, unless the actions are potentially harmful or very disruptive, we probably need to learn to ignore these slight irritations and recognize they are a natural part of autism.
At the same time, we need not feel helpless when we do, indeed, encounter issues that need our attention. Click on the Toolkit tab on our webiste for great resources that provide quick and easy methods for addressing challenging issues that can arise in the lives of our friends with autism. http://FAQautism.com
NOTE TO READERS AND LISTENERS: I am Cathy Knoll, a board certified music therapist and long-time friend of many folks with autism. At FAQautism.com we are committed to providing free, practical, everyday tips for making life better for people with autism. Feel free to send me a confidential email at talk@FAQautism.com with your thoughts or challenging situations or innovative solution. And don’t forget to check out our website for a wealth of ideas and a glimpse into the world of autism. http://FAQautism.com
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