Dr.Mark Bowers, Ph.D.

The Truth About Head Banging in Autistic Kids Why Neurodivergent Kids Hurt Themselves—And What They Really Need No child bangs their head for “attention.” Self-injurious behavior (SIB) is a distress signal—not a tantrum. Learn what’s really going on beneath the surface, and how to respond with understanding, not punishment. 👊💔 Let’s stop managing behavior and start listening. #autismawareness #nervoussystemregulation #sensory #autism #specialneeds #autistic #specialeducation #disabilitytiktok #stimming #specialneedsmom