Repetitive Behaviours and Stimming

This online article discusses whether stimming behaviors, or repetitive behaviors, are problematic. The article suggests that trying to stop stimming entirely is wrong, as it is usually harmless and it can be rewarding for people with autism. However, the article notes that it may be appropriate to work to reduce stimming in some social contexts.

Ambitious about Autism (formerly TreeHouse) is a charity for children and young people with autism in the United Kingdom. According to its website, “[o]ur vision is to make the ordinary possible for children and young people with autism and our mission is to help them to learn, thrive and achieve.”


Additional Details

Subjects: Employment

Author: Ambitious about Autism

Publication Location: United Kingdom

Publisher: Ambitious about Autism

Publication Date: 2015

Format: Online Article

Age Range: All Ages (0-100)