Friday, March 2, 2018

What is stimming?

What is stimming?

Man in business suit wrapping elastic band around finger.
Stimming encompasses repetitive, stimulating behavior, such as drumming fingers, rocking back and forth, and repetitive playing or fiddling with objects.
Repetitive body movements or repetitive movement of objects is referred to as self-stimulatory behavior or stimming. It may also be called stereotypy.
This type of behavior is common in those with autism and those with developmental disabilities or challenges.
Stimming can include the use of all the senses, including visual, sound, smell, touch, taste, and balance and movement... read more

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