109K views · 2K reactions | Autistic stimming explained by an autistic therapist!  #autism #autistic #autismawareness | Kaelynn’s Autistic Angle | Facebook

Stimming can look like snapping fingers, tapping, rocking, or any repetitive motion/ sound that provides sensory input, and helps regulate emotions. It's really common for people who have ADHD or autism, but honestly, we all do it in some form or another 😜 | Toni’s Cleaning Co.

When most people think of stimming, they imagine hand-flapping or rocking. But for many undiagnosed autistic adults, stimming can look much quieter—and completely fly under the radar. Here are some less obvious stims you might recognize: 🔹 Re-reading the same book passage or rewatching the same movie scene for comfort. 🔹Lining up or rearranging objects absentmindedly. 🔹 Picking at your scalp, nails, or cuticles or twirling or pulling hair when overwhelmed. 🔹 Repeating certain words or phrase