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Autistic Stimming Stimming is the repetitive performance of certain physical movements. Many autistic folks stim. This can look like spinning, rocking, swinging, pacing, or any kind of repetitive hand movements. Many high masking autistic adults were taught to suppress these behaviors even though our bodies may need movement for regulation. We often feel 𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔𝒚 and 𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 when we're restricted. Allowing yourself the freedom to stim in sensory spaces can be incredibly cath

When most people think of stimming, they imagine hand-flapping or rocking. But for many undiagnosed autistic adults, stimming can look much quieter—and completely fly under the radar. Here are some less obvious stims you might recognize: 🔹 Re-reading the same book passage or rewatching the same movie scene for comfort. 🔹Lining up or rearranging objects absentmindedly. 🔹 Picking at your scalp, nails, or cuticles or twirling or pulling hair when overwhelmed. 🔹 Repeating certain words or phrase