✨🧠 Stimming: Why do Autistic kids stim? Stimming, short for self-stimulatory behavior, is a natural response in many autistic children. From hand-flapping to rocking, these repetitive movements or sounds serve various purposes. They may help regulate sensory input, soothe overwhelming emotions, or simply provide comfort in a chaotic world. Understanding the function behind stimming is key to supporting your child's unique needs. 💡 Empowering Tips for Parents: While stimming is a natural part o

6K views · 3.8K reactions | Should you stop a child from stimming ?? No! Unless it's dangerous of course. We want to teach skills for a child to be able and engage with us but stimming safely is good for a child to be able to keep themselves busy when you can't. Want my full stimming guide? Tell me in the comments. #autismstimming #autismfamily #autismmoms #autismtoddler #stimming #autisticstims #autismsupports | Mary Barbera | Facebook