Visual stimming

People with ADHD and autism often stim. What is the stimming meaning? This guide discusses the causes and ways to manage this behavior.

I’ve been working on this one for a while, but I finally finished it – an infographic! We learned how to make these in class this semester, and I really wanted to try to make one for th…

One educator turned stay at home mom attempts to explain Sensory Processing: The Visual System and its importance for growth and development in kids.

Welcome to my series of Sensory Processing blogs. Disclaimer: I am NOT a medical professional of any kind. Or qualified teacher. I teach my children at home but they attend an SEN school. These blogs are full of what I've learned from various sources and my own experience over the last 12 years. I truly hope they're helpful and inspiring. Let's get started! Humans are sensory creatures. So much of our lives, particularly as adults, is desperately lacking in a rich sensory diet. We can learn…

Does your child with autism look out of the sides of their eyes, wiggle their fingers in front of themselves, or seem fascinated by spinning items? If so, your child might be “visually stimming”! Visual stimming is one of the self-stimulatory behaviours that children with autism often present with.

Abby | Chronic Illness & Disability Artwork 🌈 on Instagram: "This week is #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek! What kind of stimming is your favourite? 🌈 So, what is stimming? Stimming is repetitive movements, vocalisations and repetitive activities involving the senses (such as popping bubble wrap). Everybody stims from time to time, but Autistic and other neurodivergent people gain a lot of benefits from stimming Stimming for ND people can be incredibly calming, can regulate meltdowns, help…

Visual stimming is visually repetitive movements or actions that catch and hold the attention of a child with autism. Examples that are common are wheels spinning on a toy truck, […]

Are you supporting individuals with autism and looking for strategies to manage stimming? Grab these effective strategies and techniques for understanding and managing stemming behavior and individuals with autism. How sensory supports, visual schedules, self regulation technique, and alternative coping strategies can help. Help make your classroom a place that promotes self expression, sensory regulation, and well being.

Stimming or Stemming, kind of like tomay-to or tomah-to stems from repetitive self-initiated stimulation, and in the visual sense it can often be seen among children on the spectrum through the fol…