12 Examples of Autism Stimming

Simon and Ezra are Autistic, and they stim. Stimming can help regulate what they are experiencing. What are your stims?

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[Aheadfamily]

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[n.d.]

My son did a lot of the stem’s you talked about. Though when he was little, no one ever explained those behaviors to me. His stemming actually started at a very early age. He would twist and twist his belly button. I showed his dr, because it was bruised. Later we got him a service dog, that helped a lot. Great news now my son is 25 years old. He has a job, pays all his bills and is a wonderful adult. I couldn’t be more proud of him.

[mblurry]

I’m 33 and crying at the thought of my family being as understanding as this mother

[lobsterboi.mp]

I really appreciate your description of stimming in the beginning. I think one of the best ways we can educate non autistic people about autism so that they can truly understand is by reminding people that often times these “autistic traits” are just exaggerations of otherwise just human traits. It really helps to paint us autistic people as not wierd and alien and stupid, but as simply fellow human beings that act a bit differently due to the way their brain works. Its just refreshing to see autism education in this way. Thank you!

[RoseGoldPDX]

Him playing with your hair, looking so calmed & relieved was so sweet

[josephhh]

Thank you so so much for this.
I’m Nigerian, male, and turning 18 this year. Where I’m from, people don’t really care about the whole mental health and stuff. If it doesn’t manifest somewhere on your body, it basically doesn’t exist.
My mum my told me how as a kid I would always line up my shoes and slippers perfectly and that she thought it was amazing. She and my sister would also laugh about how I would be playing with something and then, out of no where, get up and start banging my head against a wall— had that habit till my dad literally beat it out of me (like I said, we’re mostly ignorant on these things over here).
I’d keep going but I can’t seem to choose what to say. And this is the internet sooo…

In summary, thank you❤️

[OutoftheDarknesswithDebr-cszt]

Thank you for your video. Very informative. My 3-1/2-year-old grandson has autism, non-speaking, and my husband also has autism. The whole family has been educating ourselves about autism since my grandson was born. His parents are very proactive in supporting him and his special brain. Your video also helps me understand my husband's unique qualities as an autistic person. He is very high functioning, plays six instruments, has perfect pitch, and can play a song perfectly after only hearing it once. He also is a skilled writer/journalist. One of the stims my husband does is walk in circles when he is overwhelmed, and he has many characteristics often usual with autism, including some auditory processing challenges, low eye contact, and sometimes has trouble getting his thoughts into words. I've learned more patience because of this. He is also the sweetest, most honest, and dependable person I've ever known. I find his uniqueness and the special way his brain works intriguing and, at times, adorable. And of course, my grandson is adorable. <3

[mariyaaravina]

I watch your video and cry at how wonderful some parents are in this world! So much attention and acceptance for their children! Perhaps for some people that is a given. And that's wonderful! But for many adults with autism, it is a dream to have parents like that. I believe your children will one day be able to tell you how grateful they are for all you have done for them, but for now, a huge thank you from an autistic adult who has been deprived of such acceptance and accommodation, and who feels incredible love from you for autistic people through your videos! It gives so much hope for the future and the belief that autism will one day become a totally acceptable and not judged human condition. And that many autistic people will grow up with an inalienable sense of right to be themselves! Thank you for your videos and your love in them! I wish you and your kids nothing but the best! ❤

[trinabaker]

It is so wonderful that you try very hard to understand your child. It is incredible how you define his actions so well. ... in such a loving way.

[raywilliams]

Hello 🙃I am a 61 year old man who was diagnosed with Asperger's as a boy. My favorite stim, is a small hollow ink pen with some small chains on one end that I constantly flick back and fourth. As a boy, I used bicycle streamers as a stim so I brought my favorite flicker into my grown up years. I still use my flicker daily! I also love fidget spinners as well. My wife has bought me several dozen over the years. Thank you for sharing about your sons. God Bless!!!

[cindyfisk]

They are growing so fast!! Thank you for sharing your experience with the rest of the world so they understand autism better.

[luffypunketa]

I love the intro 💖 thats the perfect way of explaining and normalizing autistic traits. you seem like such a good mom, this video gave me hope

[shawnmendrek]

Wow you are incredible parents. I like how engaged you are with the empty bags.

[amyt]

I am glad that people have informative videos, such as this one, to watch now a days. Twenty some years ago it was so much harder to find information! This video is such a blessing for so many people!

[vgvlogs]

I will fight ANYONE for my 7yr old autistic sons humanright of stimming. Watching him stimm melts my heart, I could watch him for hours in total bliss stimming. He used to be non-verbal but he started speaking around 4 yrs old. His stimm is touching and sniffing his blanket, and hugging it and stroking himself with it. Couple of weeks ago he said to me, mommy I love my blanket more then you. So can you imagine the emotional damage it would cause him to take it from him. He loves this blanket more then his mother. It would be to him major trauma, like loosing a family member.

[casmartin]

Thank you for opening your home and family to us and allowing us to learn from and about you. This has really educated me and you seem like a wonderful mother and father ❤

[dianahussain]

I love how he hugs or squishes your hand! You can tell how much he loves u!!

[toriprescott]

I’m so glad I found your channel. My son is 3 and was just diagnosed with level 1 social communication asd and level 2 repetitive behaviors. I’m not sure what it all means, but how calm you are speaking about your children with autism calms me down. Thank you.

[annah]

My son has had variations of several of the stims you explained. He did run as a young child but outgrew it into pacing. I’ve never been diagnosed with ASD but stim quite often, I play with my hair like your son does along with some others. I’ve learned so much watching my son grow, things about him as well as myself. Thank you for sharing your experiences with your sons! It helps so many who have no experience with ASD. 🥰

[RockHudrock]

You’re a wonderful and intuitive Mom! Your kids are very blessed!