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The importance of being aware of your own body

Posted by: alisrowe, February 16, 2022

It is important to be aware of your own body experiences and needs (this is the skill of ‘listening to your body’). Autistic people may have trouble with this. Here are some reasons why autistic people might benefit from becoming more physically aware.

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