Understanding Autism, Screen Time & Stimming

In children with autism, behaviours such as increased screen use or stimming should be understood in the context of the child’s communication, sensory needs, daily routine, and overall development. Stimming may serve different purposes for different children, while excessive screen time can sometimes interfere with opportunities for interaction, play, learning, and participation in everyday activities. Rather than focusing only on stopping a behaviour, parents and professionals should try to understand why it is happening, what need it may be serving, and whether it is affecting the child’s daily functioning. Support should then be planned according to the individual child’s needs. Autism Alliance - Parents First. Always. 📞 Centralised Appointments: +91 9646 889900 📍 Delhi (EOK) C-3, East of Kailash, Main Road, Opposite Shri Radha Krishna Mandir, New Delhi – 110065 📞 +91 9646 503200 📍 Faridabad LG-06, Crown Plaza Mall, Sector 15A, Faridabad, Haryana – 121007 📞 +91 9810 578289 📍 Ludhiana 114, Green Field, Kochar Market Road, Near National Lab, Ludhiana, Punjab – 141002 📞 +91 9646 443200 #AutismAwareness #Stimming #ScreenTime #AutismSupport #Childhealth