autism

Many times you will here an autistic child talking to themselves.   Sometimes they go over situations that occurred during the day.  It can be pretty amazing to listen to.  I have observed entire conversations.  I think self talk is ok because it is their way of reviewing what has gone on in a way that they can make sense of it all.  Sometimes they will recite words to a movie or tv show (exactly).  This is more of a perseveration and while it is a tool they might use for self calming it is one of those things that can make them look weird to their peers.  Don’t be to freaked out if they are doing this at a young age because most of the kids I have been in contact with have out grown this.  You can use prompts like no more movie talk.  If they are doing this behavior in school you might want to ask their teacher if they can have a stim chair or a place that they can go to where they can do their self talk in private as to not disturb the other students in the class room.

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