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World Autism Awareness Day: Expert Explains the Importance of Stimming

Credit: PixabayStimming, short for "self-stimulatory behavior," is a self-soothing activity often observed in autistic individuals. It includes repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is typically classified in medical literature under "rigid and repetitive behavior."This perspective often portrays stimming negatively, leading health professionals, teachers, and even parents to try to prevent it. However, stimming is...