Stimming (e.g., hand-flapping, rocking)
The frontier of new studies on stimming in autism continues to expand, revealing fresh angles on neural processing, communication, and…
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Posted: December 10, 2025
Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Stimming (e.g., hand-flapping, rocking)
Yes, apps are increasingly explored as tools to monitor and support regulation. When it comes to stimming apps for autism,…
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Posted: December 10, 2025
Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Stimming (e.g., hand-flapping, rocking)
Self reports on stimming in autism offer rich, firsthand insight into what supports comfort, regulation, and emotional balance. These lived…
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Posted: December 10, 2025
Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Stimming (e.g., hand-flapping, rocking)
Neuroscience is shedding new light on why stimming arises in autism, not just as a quirk, but as part of…
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Posted: December 10, 2025
Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Stimming (e.g., hand-flapping, rocking)
Wearable devices offer promising tools to support regulation, feedback, and awareness. But how effective are they when it comes to…
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Posted: December 10, 2025
Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Stimming (e.g., hand-flapping, rocking)
Behavioural programs that target repetitive behaviours are often used to manage stimming in autistic individuals. The concept of behaviour intervention…
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Posted: December 9, 2025
Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Stimming (e.g., hand-flapping, rocking)
Sensory integration therapies aim to help autistic individuals better process and respond to sensory information. When considering sensory integration and…
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Posted: December 9, 2025
Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Stimming (e.g., hand-flapping, rocking)
Medication and stimming in autism is an area of interest, especially when co-occurring mental health conditions are present. While no…
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Posted: December 9, 2025
Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Stimming (e.g., hand-flapping, rocking)
Therapies for stimming in autism take various forms, each designed to support regulation, safety, and overall quality of life. While…
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Posted: December 9, 2025
Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Stimming (e.g., hand-flapping, rocking)
Research on reducing stimming is evolving. While early approaches aimed to eliminate visible behaviours, more recent studies recognise that stimming…
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Posted: December 9, 2025
Author: Lucia Alvarez, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS