Hello awesome friends, and welcome to this weeks blog.
When you have lived in the autism world for a long time, it is easy to assume that everyone recognises the terminology we use as parents/carers. I guess that’s because, for most of us, these words are spoken about commonly or researched out of necessity.
We at Awesome Archie thought that it may be a good idea to share some of this terminology. I’d like to thank the National Autistic Society for their online support with this. 🙂
Stimming or self-stimulating behaviour includes arm or hand-flapping, finger-flicking, rocking, jumping, spinning or twirling, head-banging and complex body movements.
It includes the repetitive use of an object, such as flicking a rubber band or twirling a piece of string, or repetitive activities involving the senses (such as repeatedly feeling a particular texture).
Stimming is a term for self-stimulatory behavior. It often manifests as repetitive body movement, such as humming or hand movements. It is common among people on the autism spectrum. Stimming can bring enjoyment and help people cope with uncomfortable or stressful situations.
For a more in depth explanation please fell free to click on this link where you will be directed to the National Autistic Societies page dedicated to this subject 🙂
Have an AWESOME week 🙂
Rebecca Clapcott
Awesome Archie Non Profit