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10 Autism Symptoms & Signs You Need to Know

Self-stimulatory Behaviors

Self-stimulatory behavior or stimming is quite similar to fidgeting. It is a kind of repetitive movement which is performed for expressing emotions, focusing, self-calming, dealing with troubles, as well as communication. Even though all of us experience these acts, they are particularly frequent and significant for people with autism. If you have not yet been diagnosed, then your stims might be still subtle. Some common self-stimulatory behaviors to look for include rocking, clapping hands, tapping toes, squeezing hands, hair playing, jumping, spinning, pacing, or humming. [3]