We have 2 playground swings in our basement. Last summer we had noticed that Pookie really enjoys swinging and the motion seems to center him. Then we did some research and learned that this is very true for alot of autistic children. I bought these swings on the internet and BAGD hung them from the ceiling with swingset brackets.

We are careful not to swing for more than 10-15 minutes at a time. We do not want Pookie to get too dependent on the sensation. But to be honest, I think he does it more for fun than anything. We do not use them so much in the Summer, but I know they will come in handy next winter.

Pookie does not do any “stimming” other than the occasional random dance move or purposely falling down. If he did, I wonder if the swing would help. Either way, he enjoys it, and so does Geetle.