Stimming—short for "self-stimulatory behavior"—is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in ...

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Suppressing stimming is uncomfortable and is one aspect of “masking”, which is the conscious or unconscious act of not doing natural autistic traits to avoid negative social consequences.

Stimming, a rhythmic motion that consistently stimulates a sense, can aid youngsters who have trouble processing sensory information. One kind of stimming used by certain kids is chewing.

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Oral stims, such as chewing on pens, clothing or “chewllery” are also common. When considered in this broader sense, many people – autistic or not – have at least one form of stimming.