Join Dave for today’s Beach Topic - Stimming in Autism! He answers the following questions about stimming: What is it? What it isn’t? And what can we do about it (or perhaps, asking ourselves, do we even need to?!). #stimming #autism #selfregulation

Stimming is short for self-stimulatory behaviour. Stimming is usually repetitive and results in unusual body movements or noises. Stimming can look different in different people - it could be flapping your hands, moving your fingers by your eyes, running back and forth, humming or making noises with your throat - the list goes on and on!

Stimming also serves a variety of purposes for children and adults. In this video, Dave talks about 3 different reasons why a child may stim, but here's a sneak peak:
1. As a method of self-regulating.
2. Stimming could be motor overflow.
3. Difficulties with planning or play skills.

Occupational therapists are highly trained and skilled professionals that can help a child or adult understand their sensory profiles and understand what the function of stimming may be. Occupational therapists can also provide strategies on altering demands of the task or environment which may be beneficial in reducing anxiety or stress.

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