If you have ever seen a child rapidly flapping their hands or rocking back and forth, you may have wondered what it means.

The word “stimming” refers to “self-stimulating behaviour,” one of the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder. When laypeople think of autistic stimming behaviours, they tend to think of ...

You probably already know that April is Autism Awareness Month. This is because autism is the developmental disability of our time. It’s rapid rise to an occurrence of 1 in 68 has made it an epidemic.

Stimming – short for “self-stimulatory behaviour” – is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in ...

Stimming behaviors aren't just for kids with autism. Discover 9 common self-soothing habits that reveal your nervous system ...

Stimming – short for “self-stimulatory behaviour” – is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in ...