Autism stimming behaviors are often misunderstood. Among people who do not know someone with autism, stimming can be seen as “weird” or “unusual.” But for those with autism, stimming is done for a variety of reasons, from calming down the nervous system to communicating needs. Like many other behaviors of autism, stimming is a …
Oral sensory
One of the diagnostic criteria symptoms for autism is repetitive body movements like hand flapping, rocking, and more. These behaviors are known as stimming behaviors. While these behaviors are normally not a cause for concern, some stimming behaviors can become dangerous for a child with autism. For children with oral stimming, there are …