If you have ever seen a child rapidly flapping their hands or rocking back and forth, you may have wondered what it means. These movements are natural that can be observed in many children with autism ...

Stimming—short for "self-stimulatory behavior"—is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in medical ...

To the Santa who made fun of my daughter’s flapping: My kids have waited all year to sit on your coveted lap. Excitement was bursting through their bodies, which is why when my daughter took a seat ...