stimmingn.
/ˈstɪmɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈstɪmɪŋ/ The repetitive performance of certain physical movements or vocalizations, as a behaviour seen in persons with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism; = self-stimming n. at self- prefix 6. Cf. self-stimulation n. 3.This behaviour is thought to serve a variety of functions, such as calming and expression of feelings.
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1983 Jrnl. Appl. Behavior Anal. 16 84 Stimming. Nonvocal, inappropriate repetitive movement consisting of picking.., tapping or spinning objects.., hand flapping.., stroking lips.., hand clenching accompanied by facial contortions.., or running back and forth while touching genital area.
1986 V. Hearne Adam's Task (1987) xi. 250 Stimming can take a wide variety of forms.
2009 Contexts 8 41/1 Many people ‘stim’ when stressed—I occasionally pace the floor—but autistic stimming seems to facilitate a deep withdrawal into the self.
2016 Herald-Times (Bloomington, Indiana) 1 Nov. a8/1 Stimming occurs as an autistic person's response to a particular environment or situation that may be too overwhelming for him or her.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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