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🧠 Definition:
Short for “self-stimulatory behavior,” stimming includes repetitive actions like hand-flapping, rocking, tapping, or fidgeting. These behaviors help autistic individuals manage sensory input, emotions, or stress.
💬 Why it matters at work:
Stimming isn’t something to “correct” or suppress. It’s a natural form of self-regulation, much like tapping your foot when nervous or doodling during a meeting. In inclusive workplaces, stimming is respected—not pathologized.
👥 Let’s create environments where all employees can be their full selves. Understanding terms like stimming is a small step that leads to better collaboration, empathy, and psychological safety.
📅 New term every week – follow along as we build the #NeurodiversityDictionary.
Clear and thoughtful article. I like how you focus on impact and patterns, not just whether something feels uncomfortable. That distinction helps readers reflect without jumping to self-diagnosis.
The calm, grounded tone makes it easier to understand when something is part of normal life—and when it might be worth getting support.