Children engaging in these behaviors are attempting to understand the world around them. It is wise to encourage these behaviors when they will not result in embarrassment for the autistic person. Engaging the child in more socially acceptable sensory stimulating behavior such as swinging on swings or spinning on merry go rounds can help the child gain sensory stimulating information without engaging in less acceptable behaviors. When the child is in the first few years, this can be done by spinning the child while holding them, etc. Visual integration is easier for infants and young autistic children if objects are presented in large mass with solid colors.
Mobiles are especially good for infants if they are comprised of simple objects.
Autistic people may prefer lower light levels in their play and bedroom areas. They may also show a preference for a particular color of lighting. Some autistic people prefer to wear sunglasses of some color when exposed to bright sunlight and often when exposed to the ultraviolet rays of modern fluorescent lighting. Parents of autistic children and infants should experiment with lighting in the child's spaces. This should also be a consideration in the classroom whenever possible.