How to Calm Repetitious Autistic Behaviors

People with autism can have a lot of anxiety through out the day. Sometimes repetitious behaviors can help a persons with autism calm some of their own anxiety.  A care giver or loved one can suggest or guide repetitious behaviors (stimming) that can be less distracting to themselves and others.  Example is wild flapping of the arms in public is not as acceptable as rocking back and forth switching from one foot to another while talking to someone.   I can not sit in a meeting for a long period of time without getting very anxious, my solution, I always sit in the back and leave the meeting for a few minutes and walk when I feel the need   Then I slip back into the meeting quietly.  This make it possible for me to attend long meetings.  If I could not take these break, it feels like my body will explode.   The short walking movement calms my nervous system. This is actually a form of Occupational Therapy similar to deep pressure on the shoulders to calm anxiety.    Stay tune for more autism education tips from a person with autism.