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Head Banging and Autism

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) process things differently than others. Their neurodevelopmental disorder affects them in many ways, and it starts with how the brain functions and processes information. While the signs and…
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Stimming Without Autism

Self-stimulatory behaviors, also known as stimming, is commonly associated with children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, stimming is by no means exclusively something that only people with autism do. In fact, stimming is…
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Parpadeo excesivo en el autismo

Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming While autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people in many different ways, there are some common challenges that people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically face. This…
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Comportamiento de pellizco en el autismo: Causas y manejo

Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming When children are young, they engage in many behaviors that aren’t appropriate as they age. This could include putting non-food items in their mouth, banging on furniture and pinching other people…
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Estimulación corporal completa

Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming Self-stimulatory behaviors, or stimming, is often associated solely with children who have a developmental disorder such as ADHD or autism. However, stimming is actually something that can occur…