Stimming

Advice on what stimming is, why some autistic people do it and intervening if stimming is unsafe

This short online article describes what stimming is, some of the reasons why people on the autism spectrum might stim, or make repetitive motions or sounds. It suggests that stimming should be accepted and should not be stopped, unless it leads to self-injurious behaviours or harmful obsessions.

The National Autistic Society is “here to transform lives and change attitudes to help create a society that works for autistic people.” [Website]


Additional Details

Subjects: Behaviour Support

Author: National Autistic Society

Publication Location: United Kingdom

Publisher: National Autistic Society

Format: Online Article

Age Range: All Ages (0-100)