Why Autistic Kids Pull Others’ Hair (And What It Actually Means) Hair pulling can look scary fast — especially when it’s aimed at someone else. But in neurodivergent kids, this behavior is usually not aggression. It’s often: • sensory seeking • a fast way to get attention • an impulse that outruns self-control When adults respond by blocking calmly, offering a safer sensory outlet, and teaching a replacement action, the behavior drops much faster than punishment ever does. Understanding the why
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Why Autistic Kids Pull Others’ Hair (And What It Actually Means) Hair pulling can look scary fast — especially when it’s aimed at someone else. But in neurodivergent kids, this
Dr. Mark Bowers. . Why Autistic Kids Pull Others’ Hair (And What It Actually Means) Hair pulling can look scary fast — especially when it’s aimed at someone else. But in neurodivergent kids, this behavior is usually not aggression. It’s often: • sensory seeking • a fast way to get attention • an impulse that outruns self-control ...
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