If your child engages in behaviours like hand flapping, rocking, pacing, repeating sounds, or fidgeting with objects, you may have heard this referred to as “stimming.” For many families, stimming can feel confusing or even concerning at first. You might find yourself wondering: ● Should I stop this? ● Is something wrong? ● Is this getting in the way of learning or development? These are very valid questions. The short answer is: not necessarily. In many cases, stimming is not something to...