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Autism & Repetitive Questions

Autism & Repetitive Questions

My sons love to ask repetitive questions. For example, they may ask: "Are we going out tomorrow?" You may say, "Yes" And then 2 minutes after they return and ask, "Are we going out tomorrow?" Again and again. It does not matter how many times you say it - they ask it again. You can try to ignore them but this might generate an angry position because they want the assurance of what you reply. I've heard many theories about how to get them to stop asking repetitive questions, what has worked for you?

Questions Repetitive and Autism

If they're old enough to read, I would try writing a note (For the example above, it would say "We are going out tomorrow") and put it on the refrigerator or another object that is often interacted with. Most autistics I know (Including myself) will read anything you put in front of them, so this should keep them assured.

Autism & Repetitive Questions Health & Special Psychology

Norskefaen, I appreciate your input. They have a schedule and it details what will be done during the day but one of my sons in particular likes to hear you repeat it. Of recent I've started saying, "I said that already" And in turn he will repeat the answer he already knows.

Questions Repetitive and Autism

Apparently, the same question may serve different functions at different times requiring different strategies. Source 5c

Questions Repetitive and Autism

Imbalances in neural pathways may contribute to repetitive behaviors in autism

Researchers have hypothesized that a mutation in the autism risk gene SHANK3 deferentially affects synaptic development in two neural pathways that contribute to motor control. Their work suggests that repetitive behaviors in SHANK3-deficient mice are driven by imbalances between the pathways, revealing a potential mechanism and possible targets to treat some behavioral aspects of autism spectrum disorder. Ref. Source 6o.