🌟 What is Stimming? Self-stimulating actions that are repeated in order to stimulate the senses. Stimming can be: 🖐 Tactile,👂 Auditory, 👁 Visual , 👃 Olfactory, ⚖️ Vestibular, 🫂 Proprioceptive, 🧠 or a combination- more details on these coming tomorrow so stay tuned! 🌟 Why do people stim? Stimming can help to regulate the body. It can help a person calm down, gain control of their senses, communicate, destress, focus, express emotions, cope to prevent meltdown, decrease anxiety, and more.

Andy Arthur Smith on Instagram: "This was an accident . . . . #stimming #singing #funny #rhythm #vocals"

Toren Wolf & Serenity Christine on Instagram: "@mama.serenity.wolf here: Stimming helps Toren stay regulated and calm. He spends hours and hours every day stimming. It might look strange to you, but it's really important for him. Please be kind! #autism #adhd #stimming"