whether you’re autistic or not, here are some ideas that might feel surprisingly good: • Rocking: Play a song that you enjoy, something that usually makes you sway from side to side. This time, though, try swaying forward and backward. • Compression: If you can, ask someone you love to hug you tightly for a whole minute. If you can’t, make a pile of every blanket you own and then crawl underneath. • Textures: Close your eyes, reach into your closet, and touch various pieces of clothing until you find one that feels extra nice, or at least extra interesting. Stroke it gently, really noticing
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