what does stimming mean
Another theory is that stimming is a way to relieve anxiety, and other emotions. Common stimming behaviors (sometimes called stims) include: hand flapping, rocking, head banging, repeating noises or words, snapping fingers, spinning objects, etc.Stimming is almost always a symptom of autism, but it is also regarded as part of some non-autistic individuals' behavioral patterns.n the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association, this type of behavior is listed as one of the symptoms of autism or a stereotyped and repetitive motor mannerisms. There are numerous ways to reduce or eliminate stereotypic behaviors.