What is stimming? | The Autistic Teacher

Autistic stimming explained by an autistic therapist! 😁 #autism #autistic #autismawareness | Kaelynn’s Autistic Angle

Stimming, or self-stimulatory behavior, is a repetitive or unusual body movement or noise. Stimming can be compared to a deep itch that has to be attached. Most often, stimming is associated with autism, but everyone can stim. At Pathways, it's essential that our students feel safe and comfortable, and that means letting them stim. We provide spaces and items for our students to express their needs.#stimmingpositivity #Autism #PathwaysOk #neurdiversity #intellectualdisabilities #TulsaOk | Pathwa

I love his little hand flaps 🥰 #autism #ASD #profoundautism #autismacceptance #stimming #autismmom #cute | Katie Dean

✨ Hand Flapping in Autism kids| Why do they do? Hand flapping is a form of self-stimulatory behavior, also known as stimming, commonly seen in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It's a repetitive movement or gesture that serves various purposes, including self-calming, self-regulation, and expression of emotion. 1. Self-regulation: Autistic individuals may engage in hand flapping as a way to regulate their sensory experiences. It can help them block out overwhelming stimuli or cope

Hand Flapping and Stimming in Autism