Understanding Fixations and Emotional Patterns in Autism

This video explores why fixations, intense interests, and repetitive behaviors can feel stabilizing or absorbing for autistic children. You’ll learn how these patterns can reflect efforts to organize overwhelming feelings, protect against anxiety, or create a sense of predictability. By interpreting these behaviors through a developmental and emotional lens, parents gain a clearer understanding of what these fixations may mean and how they relate to a child’s inner world.