Stimming (psychology)

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Stimming (as an abbreviation for self-stimulating behavior, in German: self-stimulating behavior) describes in psychology the repetition of physical movements, noises or sounds, but also of smelling. This behavior is common in people with developmental disabilities and most commonly in people with autism . It can also occur with a sensory processing disorder or as part of a panic attack with an anxiety disorder .

causes

It's likely either a protective response to overstimulation to calm yourself down, trying to block out less predictable environmental stimuli, or a way to relieve anxiety and other negative or heightened emotions. Since stimming is used for self-regulation and mostly happens automatically, it can be difficult to suppress. Stimming can also be considered self-harm , such as hitting the head or biting the hand. Stimming can be reduced by reducing stress from external stimuli.

Examples

Common examples of stimming include flapping hands or arms, sucking thumbs , clapping, snapping fingers, rocking the upper body, blinking excessively or hard, hitting the head, moving small objects, and repeating sounds or whole words.

Individual evidence

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  9. ↑ Ouchlets: Autism slang for soothing behaviors . June 5, 2013 ( bbc.com [accessed December 3, 2019]).