Stimming
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Self-stimulatory behavior is the repetition of physical movements, sounds, words, moving objects, or other behaviors. Stimming is a type of restricted and repetitive behavior. They can be both conscio
An autistic adult stimming with a stim toy in their hands
A young autistic child stimming with cold water in the kitchen sink
A selection of fidget toys
Fidgeting
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Fidgeting is the act of moving about restlessly in a way that is not essential to ongoing tasks or events. Fidgeting may involve playing with one's fingers, hair, or personal objects. In this sense, i
Stimming
…characteristically repetitive and can be done consciously or unconsciously. Many neurotypical people may exhibit the same stimming behaviors, referred to as fidgeting, as someone with ADHD. However, for people with ADHD, these behaviors are more severe, occur more often, and can affect the person's daily lives. Some…
Barack Obama fidgeting with a Petoskey stone while on a phone call (2012)
Shaking a pen while thinking is a common way of fidgeting.