🔄Stimming is a self-stimulatory behavior that involves repetitive actions or movements to explore our senses.
⚖️Stimming helps individuals regulate themselves and find a sense of balance and relief.
🙌Stimming serves as a medium of expression and should not be seen as weird or obsessive.
🚫Discouraging stimming can take away someone's coping mechanisms.
🌈There are various forms of stimming, such as hand flapping, rocking, and sensory exploration.
Why do people engage in stimming?
—People engage in stimming to explore their senses, regulate themselves, and find a sense of balance and relief.
Is stimming a sign of autism?
—Stimming is commonly associated with autism, but it can also be seen in individuals without autism.
What are some common forms of stimming?
—Common forms of stimming include hand flapping, rocking, spinning, and sensory object exploration.
Why is it important not to discourage stimming?
—Discouraging stimming can take away someone's coping mechanisms and hinder their ability to self-regulate.
How can I support someone who stims?
—Support individuals who stim by providing a safe and understanding environment where they can freely express themselves.
00:04Stimming is a self-stimulatory behavior that involves repetitive actions or movements to explore our senses.
00:34There are various forms of stimming, such as hand flapping, rocking, and sensory exploration.
00:59Stimming helps individuals regulate themselves and find a sense of balance and relief.
01:10Discouraging stimming can take away someone's coping mechanisms.
01:23Stimming serves as a medium of expression and should not be seen as weird or obsessive.
