8 Common Behaviors That Are Actually ‘Stims’

Engaging in self-stimulatory behavior, or “stimming,” is often associated with autism and ADHD. But everyone stims to a ...

If you do one of these actions, psychologists say you could be engaging in self-stimulatory behavior called “stimming”

From tapping your fingers to rocking back and forth, these common habits may be ways your brain self-soothes, experts say.

Autism spectrum in adults has commonly overlooked symptoms, experts warn

Experts share symptoms of autism in adults, including social communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, difficulty ...

8 often-overlooked signs of autism that are most common in women, according to specialists

Since diagnostic criteria for autism was established based on men, autism can be especially difficult to identify in women.

Commentary: Why it’s time to rethink the notion of an autism ‘spectrum’

The idea of autism as a single spectrum has shaped thinking for decades, but the metaphor is misleading, says this public ...
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Special education teacher creates 'lifeline' for students with autism

A Lewis-Palmer School District teacher is being recognized for her exceptional work with special needs students, earning ...
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Surprising stomach symptom linked to autism, according to new study

These gastrointestinal issues also worsened several common behaviors in autism, including social issues, repetitive behaviors such as stimming, aggression and sleep problems. Past research suggests ...
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The new movie 'Ezra' stars an actor with autism playing an autistic character

TONY SPIRIDAKIS: I didn't know what autism was, and so when the diagnosis came ... And I think that you see that in the stimming, you know, because stimming is not just, oh, I'm overwhelmed. It's also ...