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Self-injurious behavior in [[autism]] involves actions such as biting, hitting, or scratching oneself, often as a response to distress or sensory overload.<ref>https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/self-injurious-behaviour/all-audiences</ref> In the case of Josh, an autistic individual, this behavior primarily manifests as hand biting. | Self-injurious behavior in [[autism]] involves actions such as biting, hitting, or scratching oneself, often as a response to distress or sensory overload.<ref>https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/self-injurious-behaviour/all-audiences</ref> In the case of Josh, an autistic individual, this behavior primarily manifests as hand biting. | ||
Before participating in streams with Mr. Based, Josh rarely exhibited this behavior; one example was a June 2023 meltdown.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1425s1h/josh_meltdown/</ref> However, in 2024, Josh's self-injurious actions increased alongside more frequent meltdowns. | Before participating in streams with Mr. Based, Josh rarely exhibited this behavior; one example was a June 2023 meltdown.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1425s1h/josh_meltdown/</ref> However, in 2024, Josh's self-injurious actions increased alongside more frequent meltdowns, mostly biting his hand. | ||
In June, 2025, during an incident where Josh believed Santos [[Broken Nose Meltdown|broke his nose]] with a soft basketball, Josh bit [[Jack Doherty]], leaving a red welt on his skin and causing Jack to wail in pain. Josh explained, "''Sorry, I thought I was biting my own arm.''" <ref>https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKXR9vJO_bk/</ref> | In June, 2025, during an incident where Josh believed Santos [[Broken Nose Meltdown|broke his nose]] with a soft basketball, Josh bit [[Jack Doherty]], leaving a red welt on his skin and causing Jack to wail in pain. Josh explained, "''Sorry, I thought I was biting my own arm.''" <ref>https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKXR9vJO_bk/</ref> Recently, Josh has taken to biting his own knee. | ||
== Hitting His Head Against Various Objects == | == Hitting His Head Against Various Objects == | ||
There are a handful of examples of Josh dinging his head against walls, poles, and even windows. | There are a handful of examples of Josh dinging his head against walls, poles, and even windows. He has also hit his head with his hands. | ||
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=== Removal Of His Spinal Cord === | === Removal Of His Spinal Cord === | ||
In a video uploaded on March 26th, 2025, he states: ''"You know what? Maybe I should pay a doctor like $2,000 to damage my spinal cords so that I can't walk. I should pay a Nigerian doctor to disable my spinal cord. I would be happier because I would be in a nursing home, so nobody could bother me anymore."'' [https://www.tiktok.com/@robertshafer2/video/7486106240905481478] | In a video uploaded on March 26th, 2025, he states: ''"You know what? Maybe I should pay a doctor like $2,000 to damage my spinal cords so that I can't walk. I should pay a Nigerian doctor to disable my spinal cord. I would be happier because I would be in a nursing home, so nobody could bother me anymore."'' [https://www.tiktok.com/@robertshafer2/video/7486106240905481478] | ||
=== Broken Jaw === | |||
After biting himself, Josh will often complain that his jaw is broken and that he needs to get it wired shut. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||