If you’ve ever seen a child flap their hands excitedly, rock back and forth when nervous, or hum repetitively, you’ve witnessed autism stimming in action. Stimming (short for self-stimulatory behavior) is a completely natural part of life—everyone does it in some...
If you’re parenting a child with autism, you may have noticed that certain demands—whether it’s putting on shoes, completing a simple task, or following a routine—can trigger strong resistance, emotional outbursts, or even total shutdown. This is known as demand...
