Self-stimulatory behavior, also known as stimming and self-stimulation, is the repetition of physical movements, sounds, or repetitive movement of objects common in individuals with developmental disabilities, but most prevalent in people with autistic spectrum disorders. It is considered a way which people with autism calm and stimulate themselve...
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Self-stimulatory behaviour is the name given to the repetitive actions, which have no clear purpose to outside observers, that some autistic people feel compelled to do.
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Any kind of repetitive or stereotypic behaviour. Includes things like staring at lights, flapping hands or licking objects.
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