Periagoge
Scenario

When stimming gets pathologized instead of understood

My son is nonverbal autistic and communicates through behavior, but his new teacher keeps punishing him for stimming instead of trying to understand what he needs.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The failure to recognize alternative forms of communication and self-regulation transforms natural coping mechanisms into behavioral problems.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Disability & Accessibility?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.