Tickling can help with Autism/Asperger people

[ticklishwoman1]

I have recently been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (it's a long story) and for those of you that don't know what that is, it's basically a learning disability in social skills. Anyway some people who are classic Autism and Aspberger's Syndrome (which is a form of Autism) have a problem with people touching them because it bothers them for some reason.

I brought this up to a friend who told me that told me that one of the ways to get them over this is too slowly do it by positive reinforcement. For example, you tell them that if you touch them you might give them candy if they like candy. Another way, ironically that you can give them some quick tickles and that eventually could work. Fortunately, I don't have that problem that I don't like people touching me. Just wanted to share that.


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[MistressValerie1]

I have also heard anecdotally that tickling may help people with autism or Asperger's to relate better to others. It's a interesting thought.

 

[Cbarton]

Would make for a very interesting research project. Anything that would help those patients mainstream into society would be a blessing.

 

[ticklishwoman1]

Well I think it's a good idea. I wonder if anyone has actually tried to used that on either classic autistic people or someone with Asperger's Syndrome for people who have problems with people touching them that is? I think it might work well but that's just my opinion.

 

[dadmedic1]

It is more complex than just tickling. It is known as intrusion therapy. This is forced clinical contact and interaction with individuals that have more severe autism. It is designed to bring about interaction with others. I'm sure their are other individuals that can speak more intelligently on the subject than I.